Donna Raye Kaplan

Oct 18, 2020

In Loving Memory of Donna Kaplan

Donna passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born in 1951, she is survived by her siblings Sandy, Bub, Buster, and Richie, her sons Keith and Shawn, her daughter-in-law Shinobu, and her granddaughter Sayuki.

Donna was a long-time resident of Belchertown, Massachusetts until relocating to Washington state to be with her family and soon to be granddaughter. She was a constant positive presence in her granddaughter’s life and showered her with affection.

She loved to read in general, but mysteries in particular. What brought her the most joy in her life, though, was conversations with her family, conversations filled with laughter. She was also amazingly generous and was probably happiest when getting ready for Christmas, her favorite holiday.

Donna will be immensely missed by all her family and friends.

There will be a private family ceremony in her memory.

4 Condolences

Shawn on 10/25/2020 at 11:04 am

Rest In Peace, Mom. Love you!
Anne Grady on 10/25/2020 at 4:10 pm

So lucky to have her as my sister-in-law for over 45 years
She was always a great source of comfort in times of loss, a ready contagious laugh in times of happiness
She will be greatly missed
Sandra ( Croteau) Bronner on 10/26/2020 at 8:29 pm

Sorry for your loss. I remember Donna always smiling. We had our own .”Our Gang” on Ware Road. Losing lots of our group. Each one leaves great memories for those left behind.
Kathie stiles elyel on 10/27/2020 at 2:21 pm

We used to hang out as kids she will be missed God bless her family at this time of need

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