Obituary of Donna Skupien

On Wednesday January 18th, 2017, surrounded by family, Donna (Baba) passed away peacefully at home in her 96th year. Donna was born July 6, 1921 in Toronto, ON, the daughter of Chris and Sofia Koteff. She was united in marriage to Ted Skupien on Oct. 8th, 1955. They celebrated 52 years of loving marriage. Ted preceded her in death on Feb. 3rd, 2008. Donna is survived by her daughter Karen Armstrong and son in law Alan Armstrong. Her son Richard Skupien preceded her in death on Aug. 24th, 2013. Donna is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael Veens, Curtis and Michelle Armstrong and her 5 beloved great grandchildren, Tessa, Nate, Teaghan, Evan and Jackson. Donna was preceded in death by her sisters Frances Christie, Tillie Orsatti and Rose Markoff and her brother Tom Koteff. Donna will be remembered for her beautiful, caring nature, her excellent cooking, her laughter, her strength and her devotion to her family. A memorial service for Donna will be held at Elmira Pentecostal Assembly, 290 Arthur St. S, Elmira, ON on Sat. Jan. 21st, 2017. Visitation with the family from 10 am - 12 pm; Memorial Service at 12 pm followed by food and fellowship in remembrance of her life well lived. Thank you to all the care givers, psw's, nurses and family who cared for Donna over the past couple of years. The family is so appreciative. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arthritis Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, ON.