Obituary of Donna L. Giroux

Donna L. Giroux, 69, a resident of Coveville Rd., passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Born February 5, 1947 in Troy, NY she was the daughter of the late Lester Vanderwerken and Betty Minor. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Joseph A Giroux, Sr. Donna never remarried and awaited this day to be reunited with her “Buzzy”. Survivors include her children, Brion Condon of California, Joseph (Dawn) Giroux Jr. of Schuylerville, Tammy (Michael) Mallory of Schuylerville and Jodi (Joseph Jr.) Druzba of Rotterdam; 10 grandchildren, Brion and Chance Condon, Joseph III, Rebecca, Jimmy, and Cody Giroux, Stephanie and Jamie Sousie, Kirsten Mallory, and Joey Druzba III; 1 great grandson, Owen John Hunt; half-brother, Edmund Vanderwerken of Waterford; And her loving animals, Sonny, Tinker and Thunder, bird Cranky Bear, and her cat Ike. Donna was the founder and owner of Schuyler Valley Brokerage which she operated from her home. Although her physical world was limited, her outreach was enormous. Donna touched many lives and always found a way to give all she had every day. She was an Ambassador of the Schenectady City Mission, an active donor to St Mary’s Church, St Jude’s, Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home, and to our Veterans. She was the recipient of an exceptional support award for her generosity to Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Donna was an avid supporter of many organizations for the happiness of animals. She loved her family especially her children who she helped in more ways than can be mentioned. She had a special bond with each and every one of them. She loved her “dumb blond” Dawn who cared for her so lovingly each and everyday. Her “Boyfriend Druco” she shared quiet moments that only they understood. She appreciated the little things often dropped off by “Fred and Michael”. Her hobbies were endless, she filled each and everyday with joy of puzzles, reading, movies and most importantly prayer. Her kindness and passion for always trying to do what was right will live in each person she knew and all that called her friend. A funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday, April 6, 2015 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville with Rev. Liam Condon, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 10-1 prior to the service at the funeral home. A reception to celebrate Donna will be followed from 3-5pm at Mechanicville-Stillwater Lodge 1403 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Memorials can be made in her memory to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad or Saratoga Hospital.Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com