Donna Lee Furlong

Charlotte – Donna Lee Furlong, 60, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born in Hartland on January 21, 1951, daughter of Stephen and Theo (Weir) McDonough. She graduated from Greenville High School and enjoyed blueberry and potato farming, quilting and spending time with her family. On March 22, 1991, she married Duane Furlong in Baring. Donna was predeceased by her father Stephen; and a brother Douglas McDonough. Surviving are her husband Duane Furlong of Charlotte; her mother Theo McDonough of Charlotte; two children, Lew Dwelley and his wife Amy and Wayne Dwelley, all of Alexander; a step-daughter Vicki Jones and her husband Dennis of Pembroke; two granddaughters, Donna-Ray Furlong of Pembroke, and Jayda Harding of Alexander; her sister Cynthia Preston of Calais; two brothers-in-law Arthur Furlong and his wife Carolyn of Meddybemps, and Lyle Furlong of Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Pastor Bill Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Round Pond Cemetery, Charlotte. After the burial, a time of fellowship will be held at the Charlotte Fire Dept.