Donna Lynn Whissel (née Graham) died on July 10, 2024 after a prolonged illness. Known for her big heart, Donna found her greatest purpose caring for others as a wife, mom, step-mom, sister, aunt, friend, and nurse. Donna was devoted to her family and delighted in spending time with her loved ones as well as her four-legged grandbabies: Olive, Hazel, Teddy, Birch, and Ellie. She found her calling in healthcare as a dialysis nurse, providing care and support to patients for nearly forty years. Throughout her life, Donna volunteered for a variety of organizations including Gilda’s House and the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Perhaps her greatest acts of service were carried out through her informal “card ministry,” as her husband dubbed it; she never missed a birthday, anniversary, or other life milestone, and if she knew you were going through a hard time, she would have a card in the mail faster than you could say Hallmark. Despite an endearing aversion to technology, Donna was rarely spotted without her Kindle in hand—she loved to read. She also enjoyed watching hockey and football (despite the abuse she received for her support of the Patriots). Donna was predeceased by her father, Charles, mother, Oma Jean, and nephew, Tyler. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dan, son, Paul (Erin), daughter, Lindsey, step-daughters Jennifer (Louis), Betsy (Michael), and Amybeth (Anthony), and step-son, Matthew, as well as grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Donna loved deeply and was loved just as deep. She will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the MPN Research Foundation (https://mpnresearchfoundation.org/), which is dedicated to advancing research in pursuit of new treatments—and eventually cures—for blood cancers known collectively as MPNs; the type of cancer that ultimately took Donna’s life. Another beautiful way to honor her legacy would be to send a card to someone you know. As she once told her daughter, “Sometimes it’s nice just to get a card in the mail.” A small, private gathering to celebrate Donna’s life will be held at a later date.