SACO — Donna M. Brulotte, 66, of Oxford, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Rumford on Dec. 23, 1948, a daughter of Donald and Ida (Eastman) Packard. She attended Pownal area schools and graduated from Andover Business College earning two associate’s degrees.

Donna worked many years as a controller at Johnson & Jordan Plumbing & Heating in Scarborough. Prior to that, she had worked as an office manager for Commercial Welding in South Portland.

She loved being in the outdoors and was a member of the Bog Hooters ATV Club; she enjoyed kayaking, hiking, and traveling. Donna was an avid reader and loved working with stained glass.

She faithfully served her country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

She had lived in Oxford for the past year after moving from Saco.

Donna is preceded in death by: her mother, Ida Packard; and her brother, Edward Packard.

She is survived by: her husband, Raymond Brulotte of Oxford; two sons, Robert Heavel and his wife Barbara of Waterboro, and Ernest Heavel and his wife Christine of Westbrook; two daughters, Dawn Harney and her husband Chris of Oxford, and Tara Biondolillo and her husband John of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two step-daughters, Melanie Boutin and Jessica Luigi, both of Saco; two brothers, Ralph Packard of Florida and Brad Packard of Charlotte, North Carolina; and a sister, Heidi Packard of Westbrook.

A celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 26 at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at the Elmwood Cemetery in Pownal.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna’s memory can be made to the Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting www.chandlerfunerals.com.

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