BUXTON - Donna L. Bridges Skillings 59 passed away after a long courageous battle on December 9, 2016 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Westbrook Maine December 25, 1956 the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (field) Bridges.
She attended Scarborough schools and after being at the right place at the right time she met the love of her life Roy Skillings at the age of 14.
Donna was known as a “spitfire” to all that knew her with a tell you like it is attitude. Also for her love of animals, especially her beloved dogs. She enjoyed playing bingo with her sister Sylvia. She also had a love of baking, and people somehow always knew when the whoopie pies were ready. She was loved by may and was often called “mom” by friends of her children. She enjoyed may things but her greatest love was her family especially her grandchildren whom she referred to has “her babies”.
Donna has gone from us to be with her loved ones that have already passed. She is predeceased by her parents Stanley and Anna (field) Bridges, a son Tory Edward Skillings, her nephew William (Billy) Bean Jr. and her brother Leon Bean who passed away less than 24 hours after her.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years Roy Skillings her children Tina Skillings Albano and her husband Shane, Mike Skillings and his wife Erin. 4 grandchildren Brianna Skillings, Victoria (Tori) Skillings, Benjamin (benji) Skillings, Charlotte (Charlie) Skillings all of Buxton. She had 2 step grandchildren Dylan Dipietrantonio and Hallie Fullerton both of Westbrook. A brother William Bean Sr. of Old Orchard Beach, a sister Jeanette Walker of Westbrook. Sister Sylvia Merry and husband Greg of Old Orchard Beach. A beloved niece Michelle Bean Leclair and partner Josiah Dubay of Buxton. She had a very large extended family.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date in 2017. Condolence messages can be submitted to the family at http://mainefuneral.com/Obituaries.html
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the humane society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com