Donna R. Pappas Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Donna R. Pappas (Palmer, Massachusetts) is shared. Donna, born on May 7, 1944 in Bellows Falls, Vermont, passed away on June 12, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to 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 predeceased by: her parents, John Robinson and Dorothy Robinson; her husband Gus K. Pappas; and her sisters, Bonnie and Jeanne Riddle.
She is survived by: her children, Peter Pappas (Iliana Ortiz-Pappas) and Christine Pappas; and her grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth Gibbons (Pappas). She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help, or the Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department at PIVFD.org, in the name of Donna R. Pappas.
