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April 23, 2017

Donna M. McKnight

McKnight, Donna M. (Valencia) of Weymouth, died April 23, 2017. 

Donna lived in both Quincy and Braintree before settling in Weymouth. She volunteered every year with the Boston Globe and Cardinal Cushing. Donna enjoyed camping and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. 

Beloved wife of the late James McKnight. Devoted mother of James W. McKnight and his wife Alice of Bridgewater and John D. McKnight and his wife Christina M. Brown of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of James, Tyler and Austin. Also lovingly survived by 4 siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 11 AM Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at 12 PM. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth.

Donations in memory of Donna may be made to The Boston Globe Foundation, c/o Globe Santa Fund, PO Box 491, Medford, MA 02155.