Donna 'Drew' Webber Obituary (2019)

Donna Lynn Webber, 71, a longtime resident of Piercefield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, March 28, 2019 in the I.C.U. at CVPH in Plattsburgh with her loving family and friends at her side. Born December 21, 1947 in Barton Vermont, the eldest daughter of the late Harland and Arlene Grammo Drew. The family moved to Piercefield when she was four years old. After high school she went to work at the Old Dress Factory until it closed. Donna was then employed at Sunmount D.D.S.O., retiring in 2012 after 30 years of service. She married Colyn G. Webber in September 7, 1968. The couple bought the Town Pub in Piercefield in 1981 and made it into their home. Donna enjoyed bingo at the casino along with her “Bingo Buddies”, some of whom went to Plattsburgh to offer their support for their friend. She also loved spending time with grandson Harper whom she cherished. Donna is survived by her husband, Colyn, daughter Marni A. Wilcox of Tupper Lake; grandchildren: Steven W. Webber of Piercefield, Nicole Wilcox of Tupper Lake, and a great-grandson Harper D. Webber of Tupper Lake; a sister Diane (Bernard) Trombley of Tupper Lake, two step sisters Elaine Sarazen and Patricia Reandeau of Piercefield. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother Franklyn (Frank) Drew. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Gale Cemetery. A gathering at the Moose Lodge will follow immediately. A notice will be in the Tupper Lake Free Press when arrangements have been finalized. Memorial donations may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, PO Box 901, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.