Donna (Perry) Guay, 75, a Taunton resident for over 39 years, passed away at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital in Boston on July 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Robert J. Guay Jr.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Augustine and Lillian (Ares) Perry, Jr. She grew up in a large family and lived most of her adult life in Taunton. Donna graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Bristol Community College and was employed as the office manager and executive secretary to the principal of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School until she retired.
Besides her beloved husband Robert of over 53 years, Donna is survived by her daughter Lea Batson and her husband Michael of New Hampshire, grandchildren Samantha, Brooks, Joni, Hanna, Brody and Maddox. She was also the sister of Susan Mitchell of Mattapoisett and Marie Pelletier of Taunton along with several nieces and nephews. Donna was also the mother of the late Robert P. Guay (Bobby) of Falmouth, the sister of the late Linda “Cookie” Rodrigues of Fairhaven, the late David J. Perry of Cumberland RI, the late Bill Perry of Fairhaven and the aunt of the late Jada Martins of Taunton.
Donna was a devoted mother and wife throughout her life. She was fun, friendly, and wonderfully down to earth. She had a great sense of humor that bordered embarrassing at times to her children growing up. She had a big heart and enjoyed donating to local charities over the years. Donna loved her life. She and Robert enjoyed cruising and traveling to Canada and Maine, spending time with her family and siblings and adored her grandchildren beyond measure. She was a very hands-on grandmother and enjoyed all facets of that title including being their biggest cheerleader. She will be missed greatly.
Donna’s funeral will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:30 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at the Holy Family Church Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton.
Internment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 12th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the Silva Funeral home. Additional parking with handicap access is located on the North side of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Donna’s name, would be deeply appreciated.
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