Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Mrs. Donna Westman
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Curves lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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From all the ladies at Curves on Nugget. Fond memories of a Dancing Queen. Prayers to the Westman family.
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James JOHNS donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Sunday, April 24, 2022
I first met Donna while working for the St. Leonard's Society of Toronto and from 2012 - 2016, enjoyed the privilege of working under her guidance at Alpha House. She truly modeled compassionate care! My hope is that she was rewarded with the same sort of support when she needed it. Sincere condolences to Donna's family and many friends
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Jennifer Mackie lit a candle
Saturday, April 2, 2022
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Thinking of you today. Sending you our condolences and love. Jen and Tony.
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Heather And Paul Linton donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Donna will always be fondly remembered and deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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The Clarkson family donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Lisa, Tanya and Krisinda. Thinking of all you during this incredibly difficult time. I have such great memories of our times on Pebblehill and especially the friendship between your mom and my mom over the years - your mom was an amazing woman.
Take care and love, The Clarkson family
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Lisa (Bignell) Wilkinson lit a candle
Friday, April 1, 2022
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I had the privilege of growing up with the Westman family. Donna always possessed kindness, generosity, and a fierce sense of humour, insight, and wit. And of course, when Krisin and I thought we were getting away with something, we weren’t :) My heartfelt condolences to Krisinda, Tanya, and Lisa, and their extended family. Donna was loved and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know her. Honoured to forever be your Lisa B. Xoxoxox
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WAYNE WESTMAN donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Friday, April 1, 2022
Mother, was one of a kind, loved each of you dearly and was very proud of each one of you!
She will always be loved and never forgotten.
Dad
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Linda Bell lit a candle
Friday, April 1, 2022
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My condolences and best wishes to Donna’s personal family and her Alpha House family and colleagues. I remember when Aloha House was started through the leadership of Dr. George Birtch. I was connected to Alpha in different ways over the years and served on the Board of Directors for a time. It was very unique to have a lady leading a residence for men. Donna was strong, caring, organized and absolutely dedicated to the men and the role that Alpha House played in the addiction recovery continuum. It saddens me to know that her last few years were so tough on Donna and her family.
Fly on dear lady. Your legacy is in good hands. I am grateful to have been part of your time while you walked this earth.
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Nick telidis posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2022
Im extremely sorry for your loss.she was an amazing person. DONNA WAS AN ANGEL IN MY LIFE.i used to call her mama Donna.when i had no strength to live life she was always there to carry me.
She always made me feel like i was worth while. I owe my recovery to her.
Love you Mama Donna thankyou for loving me.
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Paul Farrar posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2022
My condolences to the Westman family, her friends and to those who crossed paths with Donna. It is always difficult to put into words, what someone has meant to you. Donna was a support person for me over the past 25 years. Someone I could confide in and whom without judgment would listen. I considered her; a mentor, she was my boss for a few years and I enjoyed working with her. The most important of all, Donna was a dear friend and I am extremely grateful I met her.
Paul Farrar
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George Alfred Hawkins donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Thursday, March 31, 2022
To Lisa,Tanya & Krisinda:
In memory of your Mom and our friend.
We are sorry we are unable to attend the funeral in person but we will be watching the service on-line
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Nigel Mahabir posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2022
I am so saddened to hear of Donna's passing. I am one of many, many men who is alive today because of the loving, caring support that Donna and Alpha House provided me with at the beginning of my sobriety 14 years ago. Whether it was having a tea and chat in the kitchen, or a warm welcome returning 'home' after a hard day, Donna made me feel loved and helped me to start to love myself. She is and will forever be a piece of who I am, and i am eternally grateful to have crossed paths with her beautiful soul. My deep condolences to her family for their loss, and the doubtlessly challenging and painful facet that the pandemic added to Donna's joirney. May you all find solace knowing how many, many, many lives Donna made a difference in.
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Jordan Anderson lit a candle
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Donna was a beautiful soul and renowned member of the Recovery Community. I knew Donna through her work at Alpha House as the Executive Director. I use to work at Renascent Treatment Centre and I would send referrals over to Donna she always took the greatest of care when we expressed a potential client was in dire need of help. She always treated clients with Addiction like it was her honour to be of service to them and told them that they were worth it. I later had the honour of attempting to fill the huge hole left in Alpha House when Donna Retired and I am still currently in that role as the Executive Director at Alpha House. I can't express in words the impact she has had on the lives of countless people. Donna retired nearly 6 years ago after 20 years of dedicated service to Alpha House. Even 6 years later I still get calls, emails and drop-ins from alumni who greatly miss her presence and wanted to convey how they would most likely not be alive if it wasn't for her. Their stories are all very similar. They speak about the individual time spent sitting one on one talking about life, ambition and working through their triggers. They talk about how she allowed them to come into the program directly from a Detox and helped them build their self-confidence and develop a life beyond their expectation. Many have described her as their surrogate mother who loved them back to life and gave them a voice when they were unable to speak for themself. She will truly be remembered through her good works and the continued efforts at Alpha House that she laid the ground for.
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Marie & Gord Linton donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers all of Donna's family during this difficult time. We will so miss our coffees together
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Carol Ghannoum donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
I offer my condolences to Krisinda and her family. May your beautiful mom Rest in Peace and may she always shine her light on all of you. Much love, Carol Ghannoum
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JAIPAUL AND DELENI NARAINE donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Our deepest sympathy. We have been neighbours and friends for over 50 years. We will miss her.
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Semone Wright posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 28, 2022
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Donna, you will forever be in my heart. It was never a dull moment when you were around. Working with you for over 15 years never felt like work. I will miss you my dear friend. You loved angles and now you have your angel wings.
My condolence to your beautiful daughters and grandkids that you loved dearly.
SIP Donna
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Natalie Mikic donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Sunday, March 27, 2022
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Sharon Shapcott & Jean Paul Tenaille donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Westman family. Sending light and love.
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Sarah uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 26, 2022
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Missing you aunt Donna
Some roses for you .
Love you
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Barbara lit a candle
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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My deepest condolences to all of you.
Donna and i met at a meeting and became friends thereafter. We always had a great time when we went to Port Perry first and she always bought clothes for her dance classes. Then we would leave and go to Ajax Casino for dinner and for 1 hour playing the machines. On the way there, she always told jokes but sometimes I did not know if she was serious. Then she would burst out laughing. I miss her very much and will always treasure those memories
Barbara S.
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Tara Pratley donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
To my second family,
Sending you so much love and healing energy as you move through your journey of grief & celebration of a beautiful life & soul. I have so many fond memories of Thanksgivings, Christmas's, birthdays and dinners with all of you & will cherish them always - Donna and I always enjoyed a cup of coffee and a chat.
Donna Dew had the most impeccable style and inspired me to be bold (especially with hair colour!). I appreciated her sense of humour and contagious laugh! I know she is dancing, singing, laughing & dressed to the nines again as your forever angel.
Love & hugs, Tara xx
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Charlene Teed donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Monday, March 21, 2022
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family during this time.
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Karen Kuznetsov donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Monday, March 21, 2022
Seeing this disease take over a loved one firsthand, is incredibly painful for everyone involved. I'm sorry for your loss, and I hope that your mom is in a better place. Sending love.
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Garry robins uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 21, 2022
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Posting on behalf of my dad as he doesn’t have email or internet access .
I have lost my best friend , my sister .
Sis you always took care of me from a little boy all the way through our lives . You Donna were my rock my everything .
We had some great talks , cry's and laughter .
We shared my daughters (Sarah’s) 30th birthday in Memphis at Graceland . Boy we had a great time there the 3 of us .
The times me and you and sarah would hit the casino . Have dinner and try our luck . We had some great laughs
Going shopping for new clothles at the oshawa Center
You always had the greatest hugs . You had a way sis to get me to understand things when they didn’t make sense . You were there when me and sarah stayed with you in your home in scarbourgh many many years ago .
The roast beef dinners you would come to my
Home to enjoy .
The struggles , you were always there with no judgement .
I don’t know how to move on without you . Please say hi to mom and dad for me . I know you are all embracing one another up in heaven . Until we meet again donna I will hold you dear in my heart . I love you more then you know .
I remember everything . I will cherish all those memories in my mind and heart . My heart is so broken . If I’m being honest it hasn’t hit me yet . However when I got the call that you passed the lump in my throat was there . I can’t imagine never speaking to you again or seeing you .
I wish covid wasn’t around I could’ve saw you more . I’m so sorry sis .
I will also cherish the videos of me and you dancing at Sarah’s wedding boy you always had the two step and you could move that’s for sure .
Until we meet again sis
Fly high now my angel
Rest easy
If I could just talk to you one more time ….
I don’t know how I’m going to make it through April 2 to say goodbye . I know you will be there in spirit guiding me .
I love you now and forever
Xoxoxox
Garry
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Madison Hanley donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Monday, March 21, 2022
Thinking of the Westman family xx
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Joseph Withers donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Monday, March 21, 2022
Thinking of you Krisinda and what an awesome person your mum was to make someone as special as you!
Love Joe & Mega
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Sarah uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 21, 2022
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Oh my what a sad day that was aunt Donna
We always had such a great time together
You were there for my 30th birthday in Graceland with dad also
All the times we would meet for casino night
Roast beef dinners
You were there for my weddings
You were everything to me and loved so so much
My heart is so broken
I know your with your mom and dad (nanny and poppy ) now
Fly high my angel aunt
I will and have always cherished our memories and times together I remember all the stories you would tell me .
Rest In Peace
And remember —-
Yesterdays history
Tomorrows a mystery
Todays a gift
Oh and you always said put your right hand on your left shoulder , your left hand on your right shoulder and there’s a hug from me to you .
Until we meet again .
Love your niece Sarah
Xoxoxox
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Pat Brandon posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 21, 2022
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This was a very sad day.
My heart goes out to Lisa,Tanya,Chriscinda and the rest of the family.
My dear friend we have known each other for a very long time. Before our girls born.
We shared a lot of good memories.
Your little blue Volkswagen, I think it was your first car. Fun we had in it.
The laughs we had until the tears rolled down are cheeks.
Casino time shopping trips, you always had to buy something.
Day trips to Port Perry and the many times we went to Florida.
I will miss you but never forget you.
Rest In Peace my dear friend?
Love Pat.
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Sarah lit a candle
Monday, March 21, 2022
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Caroline kerr posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 21, 2022
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Myself and Mike have both been blessed by having Donna in our lives and for both being able to treasure life changing memories Donna bestowed upon us. Anyone who was fortunate enough to have had Donna in their lives are truly fortunate. Rest in peace Donna...we will continue to live each day as a gift..as you so eloquently told us to. Love, forever, Mike and Caroline Kerr
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Sarah uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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Aunt Donna with grandpa and her 3 girls Tanya
Lisa and krisinda
Beautiful memories
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Sarah uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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Just a few pictures of our beautiful sole aunt Donna back in the day . She was beautiful then and still beautiful
Miss you aunt Donna
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
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