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Donna Marie Farrington

December 30, 1935 - September 29, 2021
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Tuesday 10/5, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Matthias Catholic Church
9306 West Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Wednesday 10/6, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Service
St. Matthias Catholic Church
9306 West Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Wednesday 10/6, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
3801 West Morgan Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Wednesday 10/6, 3:30 pm
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be sent to Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53227 or Clement Manor, 3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI, 53228.

Donna Farrington, 85, of West Allis passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2021.

 

Born in Milton Junction, WI on December 30, 1935, she was the daughter of John and Marie (Fiedler) Murphy. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Farrington for 38 years. Dear mother of Mary Farrington of St. Francis, Jane Farrington of Branford, CT and Patti (Dave Morris) Farrington of West Allis. Loving grandmother of Stefanie (Alec) Barnett of New York, NY, Robert Farrington Schaefer of Chicago, IL and James Farrington Schaefer of Branford, CT. Cherished sister of Sue (Bill) Scherwitz, Bob (Bonnie) Murphy and Mary (Jim) Quade and sister-in-law of Bill Manthey. She was preceded in death by sisters Judy Manthey, Nola Reilly and Anne Marie Murphy, brother Greg Murphy and son-in-law Michael J. Schaefer. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and longtime friends.

 

Donna graduated from Milton Union High School in 1953. After high school, she graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and after raising her children she returned to her nursing career. Donna worked in a variety of healthcare settings as a kind and compassionate caregiver.

 

Visitation on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 3:00 PM -7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Additional visitation on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM at Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M. Interment Services to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be sent to Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53227 or Clement Manor, 3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI, 53228.

 

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Tuesday 10/5, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Matthias Catholic Church
9306 West Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Map
Wednesday 10/6, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Service
St. Matthias Catholic Church
9306 West Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Map
Wednesday 10/6, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
3801 West Morgan Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Map
Wednesday 10/6, 3:30 pm
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be sent to Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53227 or Clement Manor, 3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI, 53228.

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Donna Farrington, 85, of West Allis passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2021.   Born in Milton Junction, WI on December 30, 1935, she was the daughter of John and Marie (Fiedler) Murphy. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Farrington for 38 years. Dear mother of Mary Farrington ofContinue Reading

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Mike and Stacy Farrington left a message on October 6, 2021:
We are sorry for your loss. Donna was a kind person and will be missed.
Leslye Schaefer left a message on October 6, 2021:
My deepest sympathies to the family. Donna was a very bright light in this world and she will be sorely missed.
Lisa Magerowski left a message on October 4, 2021:
Praying for you and family during this difficult time 🙏 . May she rest in peace and your loving memories of your time with her remain close to your heart.
Megan Dobyns left a message on October 4, 2021:
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, Patti. There is never anyone truly like a mother. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Tim ONeil left a message on October 4, 2021:
Sorry for your loss Patti. Talking to you in the office, I could tell how much you loved and were there for your mother. My deepest condolences.
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Pat Matusiak left a message on October 2, 2021:
Patti, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are saddened to hear of your loss. Virtual hugs.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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