CORNING, Donna Leigh

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, Donna Leigh Corning on November 6, 2019 at May Court Hospice in Ottawa. Donna was born on March 4, 1969 in Truro, Nova Scotia. She attended Acadia University obtaining her Bachelor of Computer Science and University of Ottawa obtaining her Bachelor of Education. Donna was a devoted mother and wife. Her greatest joy was to be with her family. Donna was a teacher and guidance counsellor at Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School in Ottawa. She was passionate about teaching and felt privileged to share in the lives of her students and their families. Donna was also a master baker and for a time ran a cookie business called Donna’s Goodies. Donna loved doing all crafts, in particular, needle point, knitting and crochet. She loved hockey and was a faithful Sens fan. Donna will be remembered always for her love, words of wisdom and unending kindness. Donna leaves to mourn, her husband, Karl Coffin; her children, Dylan, Luke and Ellie Coffin, Ottawa; her father and mother, Bob and Olive Corning, Stellarton, Nova Scotia; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kelvin and Eileen Coffin, Glace Bay, Cape Breton; her sisters, Susan Corning (Ernest Walker), Truro, Nova Scotia and Robyn (Richard) Gladwin, Dumfries, Scotland; her brothers-in-law, Wade and Robert Coffin (Carly), Halifax, Nova Scotia and her aunts and cousins. Donna was a favourite aunt to Clare, Sam, Ffion and Lewis. The annual family vacation to Nova Scotia was a highlight of the year where Donna roamed the beach and fell in love with collecting sea glass. A Service of Celebration was held at Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery, on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Those wishing to honour her memory may do so by making donations to the Donna Corning Memorial Award fund at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School website: https://ocdsb.schoolcashonline.schoolcom/ Fee/ Details/30625/178/False/True or the Ottawa Hospice Society or a charity of your choice.