Donna Gabrielle McLean

Obituary of Donna McLean Donna Gabrielle McLean, 70, formerly of Montgomery, New York, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2015, at her home in Buttonwood, The Villages, Florida. She was born on July 23, 1944, in Staten Island, New York to Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Riordan, and Gabriel Eggud (who died in battle in WWII prior to her birth). She was the oldest of four siblings: Thomas Michael, Christine and Timothy. On August 7, 1962, she married John Field Carnwright McLean, in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and after renewing their vows on their 25th Anniversary, remained at his side until his death on May 21, 1988. They had one child, Tracey Ann, who was born on June 9, 1964. After nearly four decades in the New York Hospitality Industry, where she focused her career on managing and growing a series of hotel chains throughout the Hudson Valley region, Donna retired and relocated to The Villages in 2011, to begin the next and final chapter in her life. She worked tirelessly on behalf of homeless veterans, battered women, and the children of the Ocala Forest families. She most recently focused her heart and energies on hand-weaving full-size beds to provide comfort for those without. Above all, she loved her family and her faith. She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Kerrin) McLean of Jamesvillle, New York; her sister Christine (Thomas) Smith of Tampa, Florida; her brother, Thomas Michael (Helga) Johnston of Charlotte, North Carolina, her niece and Goddaughter, Joy Kangas of Virginia, niece Lisa (Michael) Riotto of New Jersey, and her nephews Randy (Gloria) Kangas of Texas, Jeff (Ali) Johnston of North Carolina and Matt (Dawn) Johnston of North Carolina. Donna also leaves behind her more recent, and chosen family comprised of the people she came to know and love from the Village of Buttonwood, St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, and her beloved constant feline companion, Precious. A memorial service will be held for Donna on Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Wildwood, Florida at 12:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, Haven of Lake County for Abused Women, Sozo (children of the Ocala Forest Families), or any local animal shelter. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL

Donna Gabrielle McLean

July 23, 1944 - June 25, 2015