Maria A.

Donato-Anaya

Maria passed away on Thursday December 23rd at Eastpointe Nursing and Rehab in Chelsea where she has been receiving supportive care for the last several years.

She was 94 years of age.  Born and raised in Arroyo Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Rafael Donato and Dominga Cruz-Anaya.

In 1944 Maria married Juan DeJesus and raised her family of nine sons and five daughters in Arroyo.  She was a resident of Arroyo for most of her life and settled with her family in Chelsea 25 years ago and resided there since.

Her life's devotion was to her home and family.  In addition to her children she is survived by numerous grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend her Funeral Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea on Tuesday December 28th at 10:00 AM.

Per order Chelsea Board of Health, all visitors are required to wear face masks while in Church and social distancing is advised.

Services will continue in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, and conclude with Maria being placed to rest in Arroyo.

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