Peacefully, with her loving family by her side, Donna Joan Ouellette passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 70.
Loving mother of her late angel baby. Doting aunt (and second mom) of Sarah Palumbo (Josh), Marissa Takacs (Kevin), and bonus mom of Nikki Naphan (Curtis) and Dawn Coulter. Great aunt of Charlee and Harper Takacs. Proud grandmother of Winnie, Bertie, and Felix Naphan, Cas and Kevin Scottie, and MacKenzie and JD Coulter. Beloved daughter of the late Robert George Hadden and the late Donna Hadden (née Haight). Dear sister of the late Wilma Lee (late Nick), and near life-long friend and ‘sister’ of Tuija Partti.
Donna Joan will be fondly remembered for her warm heart, thoughtful nature, and devotion to her family. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humour that brought lightness to every room, even in her last days in the hospital. Her strong faith was a quiet but constant presence in her life, guiding her actions and comforting those around her. She played a special role in the lives of all who knew her. Her kindness and love will be deeply missed.
A celebration of life will be held at Destiny Christian Centre (633 Wallace Terrace, Sault Ste. Marie) on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. A private interment will take place at Richards Landing Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in Donna Joan’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East; 705-759-2522). Please visit www.arthurfuneralhome.com obituaries section to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for the family.
Special thank you to her many friends, especially Pastor Stacey Quinlan, Stacie Truman and for the great care provided during her stay in the SAH Emergency and ICU departments.