Donna Stokes (nee Milligan)

March 30, 1934 - September 13, 2018

Safely Home I am in Heaven dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly, Trod the valley of the shade? Oh, but Jesus’ love illumined, Every dark and fearful glade. And He came himself to meet me, In that way so hard to tread, And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread. Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still. Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will. There is work still waiting for you, So, you must not idly stand; Do it now while life remaineth, You shall rest in Jesus’ land. When the work is all completed, He will gently call you home, Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come. After a long and courageous illness, it is with great sadness the family announces Donna’s passing on September 13, 2018 at age 84. She was the loving mother of Terry Sangster (Andy) and Maureen Salvisburg (Jeff); dear Nana of Andrew, Robert, Kevin and Laura; beloved sister of Anna Godry (Louie) and Rosemary Dwyer (John). Donna was predeceased by husband Robert (Bob) Stokes and parents John and Rosie Milligan. As per her request cremation has taken place and there will be no service.