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Donna Lee (Wright) Pillsbury, 82, Watertown and a former resident in Calcium for 50 years, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her daughter's home in Watertown.
Donna was born in Watertown February 6, 1943, daughter of Albert and Doris (Snyder) Wright. She was a 1960 graduate of Carthage High School and also graduated from the Watertown School of Commerce.
She worked on Ft. Drum as a civilian employee and retired after 40 years of service to the Army. Donna was a long time member of Calcium Community Church, where she considered her Church family to be her family. Her true love went to her cats, where she fulfilled their every wish.
Donna is survived by her two children, Daniel H. Pillsbury and wife Cathy, Freehold, NY and Diane L. Fromm and husband John, Watertown; daughter-in-law Betty Fikes Pillsbury, Middleburgh, NY; three grandchildren and one great granddaughter; and brother Robert Wright and wife Christine, Sherburne, NY. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Kay Wright.
Burial in Sanford Corners Cemetery, Calcium will be at her family's convenience. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown and online condolences to Donna's family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Save a Pet Fund, c/o Watertown Animal Hospital, 1445 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.
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