Donna Lee Rivard ... grew up in family of 11

ROCHESTER - Donna Lee Rivard of 2 S. Fuschia Dr. Rochester, died on Friday, March 21, 2014, at home after a long battle with COPD. She was 68 years old. Donna was born on November 16, 1945 in Berkley, CA and attended school in N. Berwick, Maine. Her lifelong partner was Ed York, Sr. also of Rochester, and together they raised their 5 children, Penny Silkwood of Texas, Crystal Hernandes of Milton, Melissa Rivard of Rochester, Edward York, Jr. of Rochester, Michelle York (deceased) of Rochester, and one niece, Georgia Hughes of Portsmouth. Donna dedicated herself to making a home for their family. She was very loving and her 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Donna is also survived by her 7 brothers Dennis, Douglas, Rick, Timothy, Anthony, Edward and Bernard Call and 5 sisters Terry, Trina, Julie, Tracey and Shelley. She was predeceased by one brother, Bruce and one sister, Linda.