Condolence: Quentin, Colleen, & Kellie,
It's hard to believe Donna has been gone a year....we all miss her, and our thoughts and prayers are with you on this difficult anniversary.
I now work with one of Donna's former students....he describes her as "an amazing person and a great teacher". Being the child of a teacher myself, I can think of no higher praise. The Irwins send you light and love, today, and everyday....

Condolence: Quentin, Colleen and Kellie
We're both saddened to learn of Donna's passing. She will be missed by many.
Love,
John and Debbie Ocain

Condolence: Dear Quentin, Colleen, Kellie, & family,
I am so saddened by Donna's passing. She fought a valiant battle, with grace,strength and dignity. She will truly be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Love & hugs, Cindy

Condolence:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Donna will
be missed by so many. The music she taught to her students
will live on.

Condolence: As we go through this life, we all encounter beautiful people who immediately leave a longlasting, positive impression on us. Donna was such a person. No one had a more beautiful smile, a heartier laugh, a better spirit or a greater love of life than Donna. Why is it that the good people in this live leave us so early? Donna's heroic struggles over the past few years should be an inspiration to all of us. Why did she fight so hard? Because she loved her friends, her work, her home, her life, but most important and obvious, her wonderful husband and children. Rest in peace Donna and know that those of us who remain on this earth are better people because you touched our lives. You will always be fondly remembered.

Condolence: mrs. finn was a force of nature! unforgettable for her vision, her impact on anyone lucky enough to intersect with her, and her enormous talents, she will always be an inspiration to me. I am so sorry for her suffering and passing-she gave so much to so many-and what she gave to her students-self-confidence, belief in themselves, the courage to persevere and triumph…are life-long gifts. as a parent who witnessed her at work, i received her gifts, as well, for which i will always be grateful and upon which I draw regularly. She will be missed but her spirit lives. Thank you, Donna.

Condolence: I remember Donna's always being so happy and cheerful...she simply lit up a room with her optimism and joy, which was infectious. She and Quentin always came to our house Christmas Eve...and Donna would get the whole house rollicking with holiday cheer playing her accordion and singing carols...always with a huge smile lighting up her face...everyone simply had to join in the singing, she looked like she was having so much fun! I have known Q since I was born...and I still remember when he first brought Donna over...you could tell they loved each other so very much...as I grew up, and became a hopeless romantic, I hoped that I would find a love like that someday...and now I have, with Quentin and Donna serving as two of my role models on that path...I owe them everything for that. Our whole family sends our love to Q, Colleen, and Kellie...we love you, we mourn with you, and we are here for you...today, tomorrow, and always.

Condolence: There are some teachers who seem to stand out among others and leave an everlasting impression. Mrs. Donna Finn was one of those rare teachers.
Both our sons had Mrs. Finn as their music teacher while attending Salisbury Central School. One of which, later majored in music. Her enthusiasm, dedication and love of life were contagious, and even we, the parents, looked forward to the yearly concert which always ended with the famous "Let's Go Band".
She will be missed by all.
Our hearts go out to her husband and daughters.

Condolence: Dear Quentin, Colleen and Kelly,

We are so very sad for you. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna was a light in this world. She is in God' s world now and we will see her again.

Condolence: Dear Quentin, Colleen,Kelli, and family,
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Donna was one of the happiest people I ever knew and how lucky you all were to share her life and love. My heart hurts for you all at this time. I remember all the fun we had working at CJR and how much the boys loved her. We even left work one day to race down to New York for a bridal gown fitting and raced back before anyone knew we were gone! How happy she was! And in the years since, every time it meet up with her that happiness always shone through.
May God hold you close at this time. God bless you all.
Sincerely, Nancy Richardson Woznicki