Donna Lee

Janiak

At 60 years of age, Donna passed away in the peaceful surroundings of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday September 21st. A longtime resident of Lynn and formerly of Revere, Donna was born in Saugus and was a beloved daughter of the late Jackson and Frances (Scarpa) Fenstermaker.  Donna spent her early childhood growing up in Hollis Maine where she attended grammar school, her family would later settle in East Boston where she graduated from East Boston High School.   She was a longtime companion of Stanley G. "Beamo" Janiak, Jr. She married "Beamo" in 2001, sharing her love and devotion for the past 32 years.  Donna was mostly devoted to home and family especially to her children and grandchildren.  She also worked outside of her home for the past 10 years as a certified Nurse's Assistant in various area nursing homes and care facilities.  In her lifetime Donna enjoyed traveling and camping, making annual trips to Atlantic City and Foxwoods, playing bingo and other games of chance.  Together with her husband she liked visiting many area beaches and swimming.  She would host family gatherings cooking and barbequing were her specialties.  In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by a daughter Denise Konan and a sister Deanna Lewis.  She was the beloved wife to Stanley G. "Beamo" Janiak, Jr. and was the devoted mother of Michelle Naughton of Maine, and John Janiak of Lynn.  Cherished grandmother of Kyle Pamphile, Robert Konan, Brianna Goodoak, Kevin Goodoak, Jinonni Janiak and Hunter O'Donnell.  Dear sister of Kathleen Butler and her husband Bruce of Marlborough NH, Carolyn Stewart and her husband John of Porter, ME, Deborah Gaouette of Ashuelot, NH Linda Fenstermaker and her friend Frank West of Biddeford, ME and Jackson Fenstermaker and his wife Chariene of Moxville, NC.  Donna is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday September 29 ^th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Visitation will be followed by graveside services in Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden at 11:00 AM.  Ample parking opposite funeral home.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card (see link below)

DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in Donna's Name should be directed to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

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