Donna Gail Topping
A Celebration of Life to honour Donna will be held on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at the Kincardine Legion.
In Memory of
Donna Gail Topping
March 12th, 1949 - March 7th, 2025

Place of Death

South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Ontario.

Obituary

Donna Gail Topping (Davis)

March 12, 1949 – March 7, 2025

With grace, strength, and on her own terms, Donna Gail Topping passed away peacefully at the Kincardine Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1949, Donna was the cherished daughter of Alma Smith (Davis) and Frederick Davis and a beloved sister to Ron Davis (Janet). She was a devoted wife to Allen Topping, whom she married on May 30, 1970, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, family and travel.
A proud and caring mother, Donna’s greatest joy was her children, Andrea Leigh Snider (David) and Craig Allen Topping (Caitlan Simonian-Hays). Her love only grew as she became a doting grandmother to Olivia Pearl, Harlow Allen, Stella Lee, Samantha Lilian, and Shea Lila. She was also a cherished aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Her faithful dog, Yeezy, remained by her side, a loyal companion through all of life’s moments.

Donna’s warmth extended beyond her immediate family—she deeply valued the bonds she shared with her brothers- and sisters-in-law, considering them not just family by marriage, but true family in heart. Her kindness, humor, and unwavering love will be deeply missed, but the legacy of her warmth, wisdom, and strength will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
In keeping with her wishes, a Celebration ofLlife will be held at the Kincardine Legion on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12 pm - 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Huron Shores Hospice or the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation.

Forever loved, forever remembered.

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Message from Sharon Dorion2025-03-19 21:42:54
My heartfelt condolences 💗
Message from Heather and Guy Bull2025-03-17 11:20:22
We send out heart warming feelings to Donna’s family. Donna was so much of a Dear friend; we were roommates as we had our daughters in a London hospital. We always said; “ we will use humour to go thru life!” Donna’s presence will be missed.💞
Message from Lynda Cerson2025-03-15 19:27:03
Sincere condolences to Allen, Andrea, and Craig. So sorry for your loss.
Message from Jane Davidson2025-03-14 13:36:44
My deepest condolences Al to you and your family.
Message from Brian Schnittker2025-03-14 07:59:50
My condolences to Al and the family.
Message from Jim & Chris Hilbig2025-03-13 14:38:47
Al and family, please accept our heart-felt condolences. Take care.
Message from Irene Howe2025-03-13 13:04:48
To the Topping Family My deepest sympathy for your loss of a dear wife, mother, and grandmother.
Message from Sharon Jackson2025-03-13 12:40:29
Dear Al, ad family. My deepest sympathies. She was a very fine lady.
Message from Jim and Patti Hutton2025-03-13 12:23:56
Donna - will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to Al and the family on your loss of a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Hugs
Message from Duane Waddington2025-03-13 12:15:35
Sorry to hear about Donna a person I had several phone interactions with and was always met with a cheerful voice and I bet a smile as well
Message from Dennis Curley & Karin Fryday2025-03-13 11:56:51
Karin and I both worked with Donna for many years, and she was a wonderful lady. Our condolences Al, to you and your family. Dennis & Karin.
Message from Grant & Gisele Robertson 2025-03-13 09:51:15
Al and family, our condolences to you regarding Donna's passing.
Message from William & Cheryl Subject2025-03-13 09:47:39
To Al and all Donna’s loved ones, we send our heartfelt sympathies. Sincerely sent, Cheryl and Bill
Message from Sheri White2025-03-13 09:47:39
I am so very sorry for your loss! My heart and thoughts are with you all. She was a lovely woman and will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences. Sheri
Message from Lise & Ben Blais2025-03-12 18:29:15
Ben and I were so sad to hear about Donna’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your beautiful family.
Message from Diane Small2025-03-12 14:33:05
Thinking of you Al, Andrea, Craig & families. Donna was a great person who will be truly missed. Diane & Jim
Message from Brad and Janice Chalmers 2025-03-12 13:32:53
Al and family So very sorry for your loss. Brad and Janice Chalmers
Message from Brian Smith2025-03-12 10:56:40
Al: So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Brian and Marg Smith
Message from Terry Seigel2025-03-12 08:12:39
So sorry to hear of your loss Al, I have many great memories working with Donna! Our condolences
Message from Jennifer Brown2025-03-11 21:47:54
To all of Donna's wonderful family, especially her grandchildren, who I know will miss her deeply.. it has been such a privilege & joy to have known Donna and to have been a small part of her life. I will forever remember her brilliant eyes, big smile and animated laugh, especially when she was relaying stories about her treasured family .. you brought so much light to her life & she brought so much to mine. Sharing your heartache... Jennifer
Message from Deb & Bill Whyte2025-03-11 21:08:21
Our condolences to Al and family.
Message from Howard and Barbara Wrightson2025-03-11 18:43:34
Sorry to hear about Donna.
Message from Norm &BettyAnn MacArthur 2025-03-11 18:33:15
Our sincere sympathy to all the Topping families. I am grateful that I got to spend time with Donna and have a lot of laughs.
Message from Terry and Bonnie Bryan2025-03-11 18:23:06
We are very saddened by this news and send our most sincere condolences to Al and family.
Message from Terry Seigel2025-03-11 17:56:05
So sorry to hear of your loss Al, I have many great memories working with Donna! Our condolences
Message from Jim and Patti Hutton2025-03-11 17:46:32
our deepest sympathies to Al and family on the loss of the love of your life wife, mother, grandmother. She will also be missed by many of her friends . She was a special lady for sure. Hugs
Message from Mike and Pam Adili2025-03-11 16:52:05
Dear Al and family, We were so sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sad time. God Bless
Message from Jere Pike2025-03-11 15:57:49
To Allen and Family . . Although we have not seen each other for many years, it is still very sad to learn of the passing of a Family member . . Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss . . Reflection upon the wonderful memories you shared together, will assist you during this difficult time . . Cousin Jere
Message from Sandy Moulton2025-03-11 13:30:22
so very sorry on the passing of Donna. Al, Donna and family were neighbors across the street providing laughter and teasing. I also had the pleasure of working with Donna. May she rest in peace. Love Sandy Moulton
Message from Mike and Rachel 2025-03-11 00:09:09
Deepest sympathies to Al and family. Donna will be greatly missed Mike & Rachel, and Mike & Kathy Butorajac
Message from Heather & Cory Cuyler2025-03-10 22:38:09
Dear Al and family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Message from Mike and Dianne Flynn2025-03-10 22:23:03
Al and family.. we were so saddened to hear of Donna’s passing.. our sincere condolences to you and all the family .. Mike and Dianne
Message from Jo-Ellen & Steve Abercrombie2025-03-10 22:02:24
So very sorry to read about Donna's passing. It's been a long time since we've spoken but the memories are special. Lots of good times when Al & Steve & others played hockey & ball together. Remembering how we'd all laugh at Al's antics while Donna would smile & roll her eyes. She was easy to chat with, friendly & kind, and will be missed & remembered. Our deepest sympathy to Al, Andrea, Craig & families. Sincerely, Steve & Jo-Ellen Abercrombie, Lindsay, Ont.
Message from Susan Shedden2025-03-10 16:41:30
Dear Al, Andrea and Craig, I was saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. I’ll always remember the fun times I had working with Donna. She will truly be missed by all her friends. RIP 😥🥰Sue and Brian
Message from Robert & Lise Armitage2025-03-10 13:34:34
Dear Al and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Donna will be remembered for great sense of humour and freindly smile. We are thinking of you and your family, with the greatest of heartfelt sympathy.
Message from Mike and Pam Adili2025-03-10 13:16:17
Dear Al and family, We were so sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sad time. God Bless
Message from Jim Mimnagh 2025-03-10 12:50:53
Beth and I are deeply saddened by Donna’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Al, Andrea, Gregg and family during this difficult time. A gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humour, she will be dearly missed by all. RIP Donna. Jim & Beth Mimnagh.
Message from Jon & Jan Zdybel2025-03-10 12:25:23
Al, Andrea, Craig and family, we were so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. So many memories of fun times with Donna and Al came to mind and I hope that your memories will help you through this time. Sending love to all.
Message from Teresa Nowell McNicol2025-03-10 11:54:14
I am so very sorry about your loss of Donna. My deepest condolences to Al and family at this devastating time.
Message from Alvin Zacharjewicz2025-03-10 11:32:00
Allen and the Topping Family. I was saddened to read of Donna's passing. She was a great Lady and such a good person. You will always be missed . Alvin and Jeannette Zacharjewicz.
Message from Faye and Randy Hughes2025-03-10 08:10:40
So very sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Message from Carol Andrew2025-03-10 08:00:55
Al and Family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this very sad time. Sincerely, Carol and Bob Andrew.
Message from Debbie and Joe Brunato 2025-03-09 23:16:21
Al and Family, so very sorry on Donna’s passing. May your memories carry you through. Condolences,
Message from Joan and John pollard 2025-03-09 22:19:30
Our hearts break for Al and their family …we became very good friends with Al and Donna over the last few years and our visits were always filled with great discussions respect and laughter .. Donna had a wonderful sense of humour , and loved sharing her latest travelling stories,,.. she will be so missed by so many ..
Message from Natalie2025-03-09 20:30:44
I am deeply saddened about my Aunt Donna's passing, as I know all who knew her must be. I will always cherish the memories of Christmases spent in Kincardine and Stouffville, with Donna cooking up a storm but always able to steal a moment to hang out one on one. She was a great listener and a grounded person. She was a real matriarch. I will always feel like a little kid compared to my big cousins Andrea and Craig, whom she and Al did a great job raising and whom I'll always look up to. To my Dad, Uncle Al, Andrea and Craig (and all who knew her) - I am so sorry for your loss.
Message from Pam Armstrong2025-03-09 20:24:32
Al, Craig, Andrea and families: We are so sorry for your loss and thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences. Dale & Pam Armstrong
Message from Kevin and Vanessa Hoover2025-03-09 20:19:44
Sending our sincere condolences to Al and his family.
Message from Jill Walden2025-03-09 19:42:50
Dale and I are so very saddened by Donna’s passing…. What a wonderful person…. Our Condolences to Al and family.
Message from Julie Brown2025-03-09 19:35:46
Dear Al and family - so very sad for your loss. Donna was a wonderful person and loved by many ❤️
Message from Neil and Sharon Geoghegan2025-03-09 19:20:11
Our deepest condolences to Al and the entire family on the loss of Donna. Sincerely, Neil and Sharon Geoghegan
Message from Debbie Mitchell2025-03-09 18:40:49
My thoughts and prayers are with you Al, Andrea Gregg and your family’s . Donna touched so many lives , in many different ways . Mine was lots of times spent at the arena watching the boys play hockey . And lots of fun dinners out with her & the girls enjoying a glass of wine or 2 . I will always remember her laugh and her great sense of humour . May your many memories help heal you all through this difficult time . RIP my friend
Message from Shirley Wright2025-03-09 18:03:59
So very sad. I will miss lunches with Donna and visits to her beautiful deck for tea. I will miss her laugh and her friendship. Condolences to the family and Rest in Peace Donna.
Message from Meg and Wayne Pestill2025-03-09 17:42:45
Al, Craig, Andrea and family No words can express our sorrow on the loss of Donna. She was one of a kind and she will be missed tremendously. Cherish the memories.
Message from Kathy Colling2025-03-09 17:37:52
I’ve known Donna and Al for a very long time. Through my parents…..remembering many parties and laughter over the years. Then as a hockey and baseball mom and dad we became friends. I’m going to miss running into Donna around town…….she was a special person. Our deepest condolences to Al, Craig, Andrea and all the family. Rest in Peace Donna ♥️
Message from Robert and Nancy cumming2025-03-09 17:19:21
Sorry to hear of the passing of Donna our deepest condolences