December 6, 2024

Donna Lee Tortis

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Donna Lee Tortis, 75, of Canonchet Road, Seekonk, died peacefully on October 1, 2024, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Stephen T. Tortis.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Reynolds) Eby, she lived in Seekonk for 49 years.

Donna was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1966.

Mrs. Tortis was an administrative assistant for the former New England Motor Freight Company for 14 years before retiring in 2010.

Donna was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Seekonk and was a volunteer at Waterview Villa Nursing Home, East Providence. She enjoyed crafts and her loving pets.

Besides her husband of over 50 years, she is survived by a son, Jonathon T. Tortis of Seekonk, MA; a sister, Virginia Reed of Riverside; one nephew and three nieces. She was the sister of the late William Eby Jr.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday October 8, 2024 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk.

Calling Hours are Monday from 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Donna’s memory to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771 would be deeply appreciated.

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