Donna E. Berwick, 53, of Derry, NH, died Thursday, September 1, 2005 in her home. Donna was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on August 19, 1952, a daughter of Gloria (Loungeway) Bruns and the late Donald Simpson who died in 1994. She was a resident of Derry for the past 6 years, formerly living in Waltham, MA. She was a graduate of Manchester Memorial High School and UNH in Durham. She worked for Peerless Insurance Co. for a number of years, then worked for APV Gaulin for 18 years. Donna was a literary major and had once studied with the poet Charles Simmic. She was a member of the Richard III Society. Donna loved reading, and enjoyed all outdoor activities, including cross country and downhill skiing, gardening, and bird watching.
In addition to her mother, Gloria Bruns and her husband Harry C. of Venice, FL, she is survived by her husband, Shaun H. Berwick of Derry, her step-son, James T. Berwick of Derry, her sister, Anna-Lee Simpson-Romero of New York City, NY, her brother, Shawn Simpson of Encino, CA, her aunt and uncle, Kathlyne & John Aylward, her aunt, Maryon Gaffney, her uncle, Alexander Loungeway, and several cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen Simpson who died in 1989.
Friends may call on Wednesday, September 7th from 2 - 6pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A funeral service will be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday during the calling hours, with cremation following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Bldg., 360 State Rt. 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032.