Farthing, Donna Adaleen

Farthing,Donna Adaleen   

October 15, 1930 – February 8, 2023

Mrs. Donna Farthing of Carseland, Alberta passed away peacefully at Age Care Glenmore, Calgary on February 8, 2023, at the age of 92 years.

Donna was dearly loved by her family and will be missed by her husband of 72 years, Theodor Farthing, son Stephen Farthing (Karyn) and daughter Karen Angell (Roger). Donna adored her grandchildren Taylor Farthing (Laura), Tralauney Thomas, Nathan Steele (Katie), Kristy Sidock (Craig), Jaymee Magnuson (Chris), Lindsey Angell (Kyle) and Naomi Angell (Gino). Donna was blessed with 13 great grandchildren.

Our mother was predeceased by her brothers Laurence Mackie (Muriel) and Robert Mackie (Lillian).

Donna was born to John Mackie and Dorothy (Beagle) in Arrowwood. The family moved to the Carseland area and then to Strathmore. Donna worked for the Canadian Imperial Bank in Calgary and married in 1951. Ted’s career in the Royal Canadian Air Force took the family many places; Northern Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and back to Alberta. Donna settled the family, navigated new neighbourhoods, made friends, volunteered and worked.

Donna was a Girl Guide leader and enjoyed camping. She supported WWF and SCPA. After several years on an acreage in Sherwood Park minding grandchildren, chickens, horses and sheep Donna retired with Ted in Carseland. She curled and bowled in Strathmore and was a member of Carseland’s Jet Setters Club.

To send condolences please visit www.lylereeves.com. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.