Donna M. Donnelly, a nurse and longtime Mount Washington Valley resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 29, 2026, at the age of 81. Born to the late Mary and Charles “Warren” Donnelly, she spent her childhood in Newton, Massachusetts, before building a dedicated career caring for others as a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Services for Donnelly are scheduled for mid-October 2026 in North Conway, New Hampshire. The Furber and White Funeral Home, located at 2925 White Mountain Highway, is managing local arrangements and handling family coordination for the upcoming memorial events in Carroll County.
Life and Community Ties in the Mount Washington Valley
After living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, for many years, Donnelly made a permanent move to the Mount Washington Valley in 1996. The mountain region quickly became her true home, where she actively embraced local outdoor activities including skiing, biking, and hiking. Beyond her personal pursuits, she contributed her time to the local business community as a volunteer with the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Family and friends remained central to her life. Known as a trusted, loyal friend and an exceptional hostess, she frequently gathered people around her home’s wood-burning stove for good food and laughter. Legacy.com maintains a broader database tracking obituaries and death notices for individuals sharing the Donnelly surname across numerous funeral homes and publications.
Upcoming Memorial Services in North Conway
Visiting hours will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, located within the same community.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to the Gibson Center for Senior Services. The organization accepts tributes and memorial gifts to support senior programs in the local region.
Surviving Family Members
Donnelly was predeceased by her sister, Martha, and brother-in-law, Jack Winchenbaugh of Sudbury, Massachusetts. She is survived by two sisters: Margie Donnelly of Waltham, Massachusetts, and Elaine Bell and her husband, Bill, of Bourne, Massachusetts.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Jamie Bell and his wife, Erin, of Rowley, Massachusetts; Doug Bell and his wife, Sarah, of Natick, Massachusetts; Andrew Bell and his wife, Allison, of Walpole, Massachusetts; Chris Winchenbaugh and his wife, Angela, of Weston, Massachusetts; Mike Winchenbaugh of Sudbury, Massachusetts; and Jackie Fuller and her husband, Keith, of Marlborough, Massachusetts. She also leaves behind 12 grandnieces and grandnephews.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Services
Where are the visiting hours and funeral mass being held?
Visiting hours are scheduled at Furber and White Funeral Home at 2925 White Mountain Highway in North Conway on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Mass will take place right after at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish.
Where should memorial donations be sent?
The family requests that donations be made in Donna’s memory to the Gibson Center for Senior Services. Contributions support the center’s ongoing programs for local seniors.
What funeral home is managing the arrangements?
Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, New Hampshire, is handling the funeral arrangements and local logistics for the family. The funeral home can be reached at (603) 356-5561.