Donna Grace (Malek) Legare, 52, of Lawrence, MA, died after her five year battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Monday, May 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Methuen, MA on January 9, 1969, a daughter of Albert and Diane (Cormier) Malek. She had been a resident of Dover, NH for the past two years, originally from Lawrence, MA. She had been employed as a paraprofessional for the Derry School District. She had also done private duty home care, and as a single mother she strived to provide the best for her family.
In addition to her parents of Safety Harbor, FL; she is survived by two daughters, Felicia D. Legare, and Josierose G. Houlihan both of Dover; her granddaughter, Juliana Grace Legare; her grandson, Jameson Mitchell Legare; two sisters, her twin Brenda Valladares and her husband Al of Derry, NH, and Cynthia Forrence and her husband Kevin of Windham, NH; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Donna enjoyed spending time with her daughters, sisters and grandchildren. She loved doing crafts, being at the beach, helping others and finding the beauty in each day. We encourage you to hold your loved ones close and find your beautiful in every day.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 1st from 4 - 7:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 5:00pm during calling hours. At the family’s request, all those in attendance are required to wear face masks in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Go Fund Me Account https://gofund.me/e3f1bf78/