Donna (Burns) Gradzewicz, age 64 of Methuen passed away at her late residence on February 4, 2016. Donna was born in Methuen on August 4, 1951 to the late William Burns and her surviving mother Anna (Vogler) Ichton. She was raised in Salem, NH and was a graduate of Salem High School. Donna was a homemaker for much of her adult life.
Donna was the beloved wife and best friend of Donald Gradzewicz of Methuen with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Michael Gradzewicz of Methuen, Amy Cocci and husband Albie of Londonderry, NH, and Daniel Gradzewicz of Las Vegas, NV. Donna was the dear sister of Elizabeth “Betty” Mangeri and husband Louis, William “Billy” Burns and wife Joyce , and the late James Burns all of Salem, NH and several nieces and nephews. She was also the loving and doting grandmother of Dylan and Matthew Cocci both of Londonderry, NH.
Friends and guests are invited to call on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours, beginning promptly at 11:00 AM. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no interment. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to: Lahey Hospital ATTN: Interventional Pulmonology 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805.