Donna M. Francis, age 60, formerly of Scituate and Cohasset, passed away on October 11, 2011. Beloved mother of Jaime O'Donnell of Quincy, Ryan O'Donnell and his wife, Jennifer of Hanover, Jared O'Donnell and significant other, Hannah Canelos of Marshfield, and Matthew O'Donnell of Hanover. Donna also leaves two adoring granddaughters: Riley and Mackenzie O'Donnell.  She is also survived by her brother John Francis of Florida, Colin Francis of Scituate, and sister, Lauren Callahan of Marshfield.

Daughter of the late John and Shirley Francis, Donna grew up in Braintree and later Cohasset. After living in Scituate and Sandwich for many years, Donna recently relocated to Florida. She enjoyed cooking and lively conversation with her family and friends.

A Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7 pm preceded by Visiting hours from 4-7 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset. If desired, donations in Donna's memory may be made to the Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 CJC Hwy., Scituate, MA. 02066.

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