(nee Grant)Passed away peacefully at the Erie Shores Hospice on January 30, 2022, at 82 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Frank Joseph Melnik (2010). Dear mother of Shelley Voakes (Randy), the late Christopher Melnik (1977), Daniel Melnik, Sherry Bergeron, Robert Melnik, and Tracey Cipkar (Mike). Dearest grandmother of Kristen Chaborek, Jordan Chaborek, Justin Bergeron, Sabrina Cipkar, Savannah Cipkar, Miranda Cipkar, and the late Priscilla Campbell (2014). Great-grandmother of Aleks Winn, Isabella Lee, and Charlie John. Sister of Betty Herman, Jim Grant (Betty), Bern Grant, Katherine Garant (Eric), and Patricia Miller (Carey). Predeceased by Bill Grant and John Grant. Also survived many nieces and nephews. Donna was happiest when she was with her family, travelling, gardening, or decorating her home. We were fortunate to make some wonderful memories with her. A private service has taken place at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Maidstone. Donations may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation or to the Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.comDonate online:https://www.eshf.ca/donations/erie-shores-health-foundation/Specify Erie Shores Hospiceor https://psso.ca/how-to-help/donate/