Donna Michna

MILLBURY - Donna (Ballard) Michna, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family following a short illness at CareOne in Millbury, Ma.

Born in Worcester, raised in Millbury by her parents; the late Donald Ballard, Sr. and his wife Kathleen (Fitton) Ballard of Millbury. Predeceased by her daughter Amy Goldsboro.

Donna attended Assumption School. She worked as a C.N.A at Bancroft Nursing Home in Worcester before taking early retirement due to an injury.

Donna enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center, going on day trips, playing bingo, coloring, and being with her friends. She treasured these simple pleasures and the friendships she made throughout her life.

Donna leaves behind her two younger brothers, Gary Ballard of Millbury and Donald Ballard, Jr. and his wife Susan Ballard of Millbury; her children Eric and Shawn Goldsboro of Webster, Mark Losaw of Worcester and Lisa Losaw-Bailey and her husband Paul Bailey of Worcester; 18 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Donna will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The memories she made, the friendships she cherished, and the love she shared will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

May she rest in peace, forever loved and never forgotten.

Funeral services will be private.