Donna M. Janowicz

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Donna M. Janowicz

Donna M. Janowicz

Beloved Sister and Dear Friend

Donna M. Janowicz, 75, a lifelong Lowell resident, peacefully died Friday evening, January 26, at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Lowell on July 12, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Ned and Barbara (Coury) Abodeely. She attended Lowell Schools graduating from Lowell High School, Class of 1966. She then graduated from Northern Essex Community College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Donna received her Masters Degree in Special Needs Education from Leslie College.

For many years, Donna was a Special Needs teacher in the Lowell School System teaching at both the Laurel Lee Therapeutic Day School and the Shaughnessy Elementary School. She also was the recording secretary for the Lowell United Teachers Union.

Donna had many interests and hobbies in her life including shopping, fashion, the beach, her cats, ice skating, dining out, and cooking.

She is survived by a sister, Robin Bancewicz and her husband Steve of Hampton, NH; a brother, Ned Abodeely and his wife Marian of Nashua, NH; many nieces, nephews and cousins and a dear friend, Stella Mc Auliffe and her husband Robert of Lowell.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844 or the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 Sarl Drive, Salem, NH, 03079. Arrangements by the O’Donnell Funeral Home, Lowell, MA (978-458-8768).

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Condolences (3)

2024-02-13 14:33:23 | Theresa Janowicz Davis

So sorry to hear. I will always remember her. Fly high Donna!

2024-02-01 10:51:36 | Dana Gee - Will miss you dear friend

Donna was such a kind woman, very funny and warm. I met her when I rented her downstairs apartment and we enjoyed talking cats, cooking and Lowell, where I was a new resident. After the fire at her home she helped me so much. I learned a lot from her about resiliency and independence. I will miss her greatly and always remember her friendship. Safe travels dear Donna.

2024-01-30 18:24:27 | Bonnie Coury Jacobs - Dear cousin

There have been memories created over the years. We didn't see each other very often but I remember sitting on the porch talking away. I would have liked to see you more often. Almost every time I was in Lowell we saw each other. I'm very sad to hear of your passing. It doesn't seem possible. May you rest in peace, dear cousin.

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