Donna L. Quay's Obituary
Mrs. Donna L. Quay of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital. She was 77 years old.
Donna was born on October 6, 1939 in Pottstown, PA to the late Walter G. and Lillian Schwager Favinger. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Harry Quay in 2002.
In her younger years she worked in housekeeping in local hotels and also worked at the Ames Department Store in Millsboro. Donna liked crafting including plastic canvas and crochet. She also enjoyed watching the Gilmore Girls. She was straightforward and to the point. Donna loved spending time with family, and especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
She is survived by four children, Timothy Quay of Dagsboro, DE; Raymond Quay and his wife Alice of Selbyville, DE; Kim Quay Franklin of Gumboro, DE; and Janie Carmean and her husband Kenny of Millsboro, DE; a brother, Franklin Favinger and a sister Darlene Weidner both of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, T.J. Quay, Amanda Quay and Hunter Franklin, along with two great grandchildren Aiden Mason and McKenna Quay and also one on the way. She is also survived by a special nephew, Matthew as well as a best friend Sherrie Stubbs and a great neighbor Frances Tripp.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at The Landing Community Club House, 5 Cottontail Court North, The Landing, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center. P.O. Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001.
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