Kersey, Donna

December 13, 1936 ~ July 04, 2025
IMG 4301KERSEY, Donna Ann – Age 88 of Oil Springs passed away on July 04, 2025 at Bluewater Health, Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Grant (2019) for 62 years. Loving mother of Don (Karen) Kersey and Kelly (David) Ogilvie. Grandmother to Riley (Megan Brooker) Ogilvie and the late Collin Ogilvie. Missed by her family Celina Yanke, Dennis (Ana) Kersey, Denise (Jack Dupee) McIntyre. Predeceased by Brother Eugene Donald, parents Reta and Albert (Dick) Donald, In-laws Cora and Henry Little and Iona and Freeman Kersey. Brother and sister in laws Blanche (Robert) Butler, Walter (Lee) Kersey, Olive (Colin) McMurphy, Leroy Kersey, Catherine (Jack) Ashton, Carlyle (Joan) Kersey and Herbert (Bernice) Little. Donna enjoyed golfing for many of her senior years and tried various different crafts over the years.  She was always up for a drive and detour for a few taps on the slot machines at the casino.

Funeral Details
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3 pm at Oil Springs Centenary United Church with a visitation 1 hour prior of the service.

Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Oil Springs Centenary United Church or C.E.E.H Foundation  (www.ceehf.ca).

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  1. Dear family..I’m saddened to hear of Donna’s passing…I enjoyed coming to help her and always enjoyed our visits after I was finished..May your families know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time 🙏 🫂

  2. Dear Don, Kelly and family
    I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, She always asked about and cared about others, such a compassionate person! Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
    Tom and Janice Hands

  3. Sending our sincere sympathy to all of Donna’s family at this difficult time.
    Rob and Judy Moore

  4. Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.

  5. Deepest condolences to all family at this time of sorrow. Donna was a friend to many and will be truly remembered by all who knew her. Her dry humour was second to none! Many good memories of a kind and generous friend.

  6. We are so sorry for your loss. Donna was a dear friend and I cherish the times we shared together. Sending our sincerest condolences to everyone.🌹

  7. Deepest condolences to Donny and Kelly and families Donna always had time to chat where ever i saw her. She always had a lovely smile. We will all miss her. She will now be with the love of her life. Denise ,you were always there for Donna too. Hugs to you all and hold those special memories near to your hearts. Lots of love, Mary Ann Clark and John McKinley

  8. Our hugs and thoughts and prayers are with all family, friends and village of oil springs Donna was a wonderful person who touched so many lives and will be remembered fondly by all . 💐💜

  9. Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom.Sorry for your loss

  10. Don,Karen, Kelly, David and family, please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Donna. Donna was a respected business woman in Oil Springs and was a very community minded person. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Colleen

  11. Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a neighour for many years. She will be missed.

  12. Sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Active lady for sure. She will be missed around town Donny. Bev and Linda.

  13. To Don, Kelly and all of Donna’s family
    We’re so sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
    Terry and Anne Warwick

  14. Kelly, Don and families. So sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of time spent at your hame playing crib with Donna.

  15. To the Kersey Family,
    We are saddened to learn of Donna’s death. We have know Donna since her earlier days at the grocery store in Oil Springs, the fun days at the baseball diamond, her gifted hand at euchre and all the wonderful visits and memories. Our sincere condolences to everyone. Donna will truly be missed.

  16. To all the Kersey family, Art and I would like to add our condolences to this long list. Donna was a beautiful lady inside and out.

  17. Don, Kelly and families so sorry to hear this news. we enjoyed many years with Donna and Grant camping and other activities. Thoughts and prayers to all of you, Deepest Sympathy Dianne McLean

  18. So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing, she was a great lady. Condolences to Don and Kelly and families. ❤️ Mary-Jo and Dorothy Henry.

  19. Sincere sympathy to all the families. Donna and Grant have always remained with the Oakdale community . She will be missed a lot. ❤️

  20. Don and family….sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing…it’s been almost 50 yrs since we have graduated from High school at LCCVI and I just wanted to pass on my condolences…take care at this difficult time….

  21. Donna, my friend…….I miss you girl….you are a distant relative but a close friend. Pat. T.

  22. Will miss our visits with her, we always enjoyed her.
    Tiny & Donna Hoskin
    t.

    ill miss our visits

  23. Loving thoughts and prayers for the Kersey family at this time of loss. Donna was a lovely lady to talk to and be with.

  24. Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Donna. Our condolences to her family. Memories are forever.

  25. Don, Karen, Kelly, David and Family,

    So sorry to hear of your Mom/Grandma’s passing.
    Rest in Paradise Donna.

    Kevin & Paula

  26. Don, Kelly and family
    So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy to all.

  27. I was so saddened to hear about Donna . I am glad i was able to visit her 3 times in the last 2 weeks we had a great visit. She will be missed by so many . Thinking of all the families at this difficult time . Donna will be happy to be with Grant now who she missed dearly . Hugs to everyone Love Always Maureen Bailey and Family xoxo

  28. To the Kersey family,
    So sorry to read about the passing of Donna. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
    Michael and Cathy