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Donna, at 55 years of age, passed away on Thursday November 17
th
at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a lengthy battle of ongoing illness. Born in Winthrop, she was one of ten children raised by the late Ralph and June (Morico) Chafin. Donna was a lifelong resident of Chelsea, wife and best friend of Bonnie Freda. She attended local schools and worked for local caterers as a waitress. In her lifetime Donna enjoyed; day trips and board games, participating in local softball leagues, following tennis and all sports. A self-proclaimed "Miss Fix-It" she would occupy her time repairing everything from jewelry to small appliances. She is best remembered for her love of animals, her caring, fun loving and feisty personality. In addition to her parents Donna was also preceded in death by her infant son, 5-month old Robert Sean Chafin, her sister Shelia Chafin, two brothers Wayne Morico and Ralph Chafin. She is survived by her beloved wife of 27 years, Bonnie Freda, three sisters, Doreen Petterson, Shirley Chafin and Sharon Chafin-Mells, three brothers Jimmy, Charlie and Leo Chafin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to visit at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Sunday November 27 th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass and inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery will be announced at a future date. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to visit at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Sunday November 27 th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass and inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery will be announced at a future date. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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