It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Donna Minerva Gabriel, 77 years of Springhill, on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan.

Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith (Leggett) Gabriel.

Donna dedicated her life to her family, and loved time with her grandchildren. She was a strong outspoken lady who was very loved.

Donna leaves to mourn, a son Michael, Calgary; daughters, Romona (Stephen) Linkutis, Calgary, Rebecca MacDonald, Grand Prairie AB, and Jennifer Gabriel, Springhill; brothers Richard (Ronia) Gabriel, Springhill and Elmore Gabriel, Joggins; sisters, Prema (Roy) Tower and Louise Gabriel both of Amherst, Wyonetta Gabriel, Calgary.

She was predeceased by her husband Douglas R. Gabriel and brother Lawson Gabriel; sisters Roxanna Reid, Kathleen Reid, Eleanor Reid, Norma Hairston, Geraldine Paris, and Bessie Hayes

Arrangements have been entrusted to the A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361) where a time of visitation will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 2 to 3 pm, followed immediately at 3 pm by her funeral service. Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Donna may be made to the Kidney Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Donna's online memorial through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook page or at www.brownsfuneralhome.com.