Donna Howard Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Donna Howard (Boston, Massachusetts) is shared. Donna, born on July 29, 1954, passed away on October 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Donna will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Donna by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Donna is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Donna’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her mother Jeanette Ruth Traynham; her daughter Shawnté Marie Howard; and her siblings, Phillistine Diane Ongondo of Framingham, Massachusetts, Gail Bonita Johnson of Mattapan, Massachusetts, Helen "Toni" Johnson of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Ernestine "Tina" Howard of Roxbury, Massachusetts, Barbara Ann Howard-Ward of Atlanta, Georgia and Bradford Stephen Howard of Roxbury, Massachusetts.. She was also cherished by nieces, cousins, a host of dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Baptist Church (205 Norfolk St, Boston, MA 02124). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (45 Fairview Ave, Boston, MA 02136).
