ANGELA MARY KIRBY, M.ED., RP
Angie Kirby Donovan
With beams of light shining in prayer from friends and family, Angie’s spirit has taken flight on the wings of angels to be embraced in heaven by predeceased family members, Joan & Rip Kirby, Jon Kirby, Marnie & Bob Gilmore, Mary Polito, Ruth Agnew and Joyce Donovan.
Within our family her loss is shared among husband John Donovan, son Lucas & Miranda, Chris Kirby, Cathy Kirby-Tapp & husband Dan, nephews Kevin & David, and nieces Mallory & Caroline, Uncle Joe & Andrea, cousins Anna, Joey & Kristin, and Brendon Polito, Teresa Agnew & Pat Wymes, Mary-Louise, Steven Agnew & Carol Consell, Denise & John Sellers, David & Jen Gilmore, John Gilmore, Judy Marshall & Tom, and Denise Donovan.
Angie lit up rooms with her smile, compassion, and singing voice. Whether she was singing on center stage or tucked aside in conversation with long-time friends - she had the ability to touch people with laughter and love as a best friend and confidant. In a thirty year career in addictions and mental health Angie served her community by providing counsel and guidance to people in need. As Client Care Manager Community Treatment Services Mental Health and Pinewood Centre Program of Lakeridge Health, Angie worked tirelessly throughout Durham Region to deliver programs and shepherd a team of professionals dedicated to the welfare of residents in our community.
She was so proud of the individual success of her fellow staff and overall their accomplishments. We also know of so many who share the family’s loss at this time. In retirement, Angie transitioned into private practice with a renewed vitality to work directly with those navigating life’s issues in a challenging time. We, her family, learned to share Angie’s passion with others and together we celebrate her beautiful life, her ability to meaningfully touch so many others in our community, as an advocate, a change maker, baseball Mom, sister, cousin, aunt, a great friend, and Lumina Lady.
Visitation will be held at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at St. Bernadettes Church, 21 Bayly Street, East, Ajax at 11:00 am.
Interment Groveside Cemetery
Rest in peace you most beautiful and loving person.
......Do you remember when we used to sing ?
Messages of Condolence
I was lucky to meet Angie a couple of years ago, her contagious laugh would simply brighten my day. I had the best time & chats, when she ...
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I was lucky to meet Angie a couple of years ago, her contagious laugh would simply brighten my day. I had the best time & chats, when she would pop over for a visit. We often did that more than anything....getting lost in each others stories, while I'd be taking in all her advice. Sending lots of strength & love to the Kirby/Donovan family.
Shaunna Herron Ajax May 18, 2022
Shaunna Herron Ajax May 18, 2022
John & Lucas, I am so saddened to hear of Angie's passing. So many memorable moments over the course of the last 20+ years that I knew and...
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John & Lucas, I am so saddened to hear of Angie's passing. So many memorable moments over the course of the last 20+ years that I knew and worked alongside of her. Always thoughtful, funny and willing to lend a hand. She truly was a dear friend even though we only saw each other occasionally. She will be missed and but leaves behind her everlasting smile and laugh.
Jenn Speers Freelton May 11, 2022
Jenn Speers Freelton May 11, 2022
I am deeply saddened to hear of Angie's passing. We never had the opportunity to meet in person but Angie's support and her sharing of he...
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Angie's passing. We never had the opportunity to meet in person but Angie's support and her sharing of her work and her life were so inspirational. My deep condolences to her family.
Terri Van Exan Whitby April 27, 2022
Terri Van Exan Whitby April 27, 2022
Dear John and Lucas,
Jenny and I were so sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Martin Downie Toronto April 27, 2022
I just learned this afternoon of Angela's passing last weekend. I am so sorry we have lost this wonderful, caring friend. Over the past 20...
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I just learned this afternoon of Angela's passing last weekend. I am so sorry we have lost this wonderful, caring friend. Over the past 20yrs I had the pleasure of being at the same table with her on various community committees. Kind, bubbly, creative, strong. She was such a joy to be around. I am shocked, as I hadn't seen Angie in the last few years since her retirement. Sincere condolences to you her family. Know she is so cherished by many faces and places across Durham Region and beyond.
Paul Dobbs OSHAWA April 23, 2022
Paul Dobbs OSHAWA April 23, 2022
My heart is with you John and Lucas. Such a shining light lost, far too soon. Angie was my mentor, teacher and friend. She lives on in our...
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My heart is with you John and Lucas. Such a shining light lost, far too soon. Angie was my mentor, teacher and friend. She lives on in our Pinewood family and her teachings will continue to benefit the families in our community. My condolences.
Amy Warren Toronto April 23, 2022
Amy Warren Toronto April 23, 2022
Angie, we will miss you and your wonderful smile. You have been a
light to many and your life has been
a true resemblance of abundance ...
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Angie, we will miss you and your wonderful smile. You have been a
light to many and your life has been
a true resemblance of abundance of
helpfulness to all.
Jane and Frank Snyder Ashburn April 22, 2022
Jane and Frank Snyder Ashburn April 22, 2022
Deepest sympathy to John and Lucas and family in the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Angie was truly one of a kind and you have cap...
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Deepest sympathy to John and Lucas and family in the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Angie was truly one of a kind and you have captured her essence beautifully. She was always interested and interesting and full of life and compassion and seeing the good in everything. You always felt wonderful after you bumped into Angie, she had this way about her. Such a loss. Hold tight to all those precious memories, she will always be with you in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Gail and Taylor Young Ajax April 22, 2022
Gail and Taylor Young Ajax April 22, 2022
John and Lucas, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Angie's Pinewood family, past and present, are grieving with you. We are sharing sto...
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John and Lucas, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Angie's Pinewood family, past and present, are grieving with you. We are sharing stories about her long-lasting impact and remembering all the meaningful moments we shared. Angie beamed whenever she spoke of you, John and Lucas. May you feel that light in your hearts forever.
Allison Potts Peterborough April 22, 2022
Allison Potts Peterborough April 22, 2022
John and Lucas, I am so sorry to learn of Angie's passing. My condolences to you and you entire family and friends. She was a special l...
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John and Lucas, I am so sorry to learn of Angie's passing. My condolences to you and you entire family and friends. She was a special lady and I have fond memories of joke telling, swimming, great food and conversation when I was lucky enough to join you all at the Warford gatherings.
Dave Percy Amherstburg April 22, 2022
Dave Percy Amherstburg April 22, 2022
JD -
So very sorry. Dearest sympathies to you and yours.
Steven Somerville Fort Myers April 22, 2022
Angie was one of a kind, her compassion was original, her kindness felt by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known Angie, she was ...
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Angie was one of a kind, her compassion was original, her kindness felt by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known Angie, she was always upbeat and encouraging. I was fortunate to have worked with Angie at Pinewood. Know she will be missed by everyone, she will always live on in cherished memories.
Isobel Campbell Whitby April 21, 2022
Isobel Campbell Whitby April 21, 2022
I was so very saddened to learn of Angie’s passing. She was a joy to work with and her kind, keen and skilled care for clients enriched ma...
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I was so very saddened to learn of Angie’s passing. She was a joy to work with and her kind, keen and skilled care for clients enriched many lives. My sympathies to your family.
Danielle Grandmaison Whitby April 21, 2022
Danielle Grandmaison Whitby April 21, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the wonderful life of Angie.
Her compassion and thoughtfulness will always be ...
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the wonderful life of Angie.
Her compassion and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
We will keep her in our prayers.
Bernard and Diana Varcoe Mississauga April 21, 2022
Bernard and Diana Varcoe Mississauga April 21, 2022
Dear sweet Angie. You will forever be remembered as an awesome friend, a fierce protector of those who were important to you and a loving ...
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Dear sweet Angie. You will forever be remembered as an awesome friend, a fierce protector of those who were important to you and a loving mother, wife and pack mom.
John, Lucas and family members. Our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. We are shattered. A truly wonderful soul that was so caring, thoughtful and healing to anyone that knew her. It is a true testament to her spirit and influence on everyone that reads these wonderful tributes to her on this page.
Her spirituality was inspirational and comforting to us. Her wicked sense of humour kept us laughing and always amused.
Oh how we will remember….
Ramona and Peter Gemmell Surrey, BC April 21, 2022
Ramona and Peter Gemmell Surrey, BC April 21, 2022
John,
Condolences and sympathy to you and your family. I am sadden by your lost. May she Rest In Peace.
Stan
Stanley Liao Singapore April 20, 2022
Dear John and Lucas,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Angie’s passing. I didn’t know Angie well but she treated me like a second son ...
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Dear John and Lucas,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Angie’s passing. I didn’t know Angie well but she treated me like a second son whenever I was around. She was such a kind soul and in my brief interactions with her, it was clear she treated everyone like gold. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Eric Scott
Eric Scott Cavan, ON April 20, 2022
Eric Scott Cavan, ON April 20, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with Angie. I truly looked up to Angie and ...
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with Angie. I truly looked up to Angie and admired the passion she carried! She will be greatly missed! My deepest condolences to all family and friends!
Stacey Beaveridge Oshawa April 20, 2022
Stacey Beaveridge Oshawa April 20, 2022
I am deeply sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. What a bright light she was! Always positive and always so joyful. I loved working with Ang...
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I am deeply sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. What a bright light she was! Always positive and always so joyful. I loved working with Angie. My sincere condolences to Angie’s loved ones. I hope you know that the world is better having had Angie in it.
Jai Mills Oshawa April 20, 2022
Jai Mills Oshawa April 20, 2022
John, I was so upset to hear about your wife's passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Heartfe...
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John, I was so upset to hear about your wife's passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Heartfelt condolences.
Andrea Roitman Toronto April 20, 2022
Andrea Roitman Toronto April 20, 2022
John and Lucas, I am deeply sorry for your sad loss. Angie truly brought light into any room she entered with her smile and positive energ...
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John and Lucas, I am deeply sorry for your sad loss. Angie truly brought light into any room she entered with her smile and positive energy. I will miss her friendship and her caring heart.
Nancy Wilkinson Whitby April 20, 2022
Nancy Wilkinson Whitby April 20, 2022
I was so upset to hear that Angie left us so prematurely, Angie had so much to offer.
we worked together on so many projects
I am so sa...
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I was so upset to hear that Angie left us so prematurely, Angie had so much to offer.
we worked together on so many projects
I am so sad to see her go.
my deepest condolences.
Eli
Eli
eli sagi lakeridge health oshawa April 20, 2022
eli sagi lakeridge health oshawa April 20, 2022
John and Lucas, words cannot express how heart broken we are at the loss of Angie. She was a loved and cherished friend and she will be ve...
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John and Lucas, words cannot express how heart broken we are at the loss of Angie. She was a loved and cherished friend and she will be very sorely missed. Our thought and prayers are with you both and your family.
Jo, Will and Tom
Joanne and Will Warford Ajax April 20, 2022
Joanne and Will Warford Ajax April 20, 2022
John, So sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Paul Chinn Toronto April 20, 2022
Dear John and Lucas, I am so sorry for your loss. Angie and I worked together for many years and I have such fond memories of her laughte...
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Dear John and Lucas, I am so sorry for your loss. Angie and I worked together for many years and I have such fond memories of her laughter, her compassion, her dedication to mental health and addictions, and her love of people. Angie was like a ray of sunshine. May she rest peacefully in God’s arms.
Cynthia Perry Brown Courtice April 20, 2022
Cynthia Perry Brown Courtice April 20, 2022
Dear John and Lucas
I am so sorry for your loss. Angie was such a gifted and lovely person. We met as young social workers trying to navi...
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Dear John and Lucas
I am so sorry for your loss. Angie was such a gifted and lovely person. We met as young social workers trying to navigate our way through our first professional jobs and I am so very grateful for her friendship during that time of my life. She was so much fun and so kind hearted with a wisdom beyond her years.
I wish you strength and peace and sincere condolences.
Audrey Armstrong
Audrey Armstrong Morden, Mb April 20, 2022
Audrey Armstrong Morden, Mb April 20, 2022
Dear John and Lucas. Your lovely words in describing Angie reminded me of all the wonderful things I admired about her. I remember all the...
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Dear John and Lucas. Your lovely words in describing Angie reminded me of all the wonderful things I admired about her. I remember all the times we played music and sang together, our work together at CFSCM and our crazy Winter adventure in an agency car, her being a part of those special times in my life, her dogs, her incredible sense of humour and her care for others. There were times when I would just sit back and be in awe of her, especially when she was singing. She used her voice to sing God's praises and move people in church and anywhere she sang. She will be lovingly remembered by so many lives that she touched. May God bless you and bring you peace as you say farewell to your wife and mom. Rest in peace, Angie. ❤
Love, Helena
Helena Kot Portage la Prairie, MB April 19, 2022
Helena Kot Portage la Prairie, MB April 19, 2022
John,
So sorry to hear of Angie's passing. I'm a second cousin, through my father, Wilf's, link to Angie's grandmother, Helen. Met Angie ...
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John,
So sorry to hear of Angie's passing. I'm a second cousin, through my father, Wilf's, link to Angie's grandmother, Helen. Met Angie on a few occasions. She was a great lady. Best, Larry
Larry DeRocher Oakville April 19, 2022
Larry DeRocher Oakville April 19, 2022
Dear John and Lucas. Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Angie. Memories are forever.
Karen & Norm Scott
Karen & Norm Scoot Cavan April 19, 2022
Dear John and Lucas, Ty and I were so very sad to hear of Angie's passing. We are sending you our condolences.
You surely captured the e...
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Dear John and Lucas, Ty and I were so very sad to hear of Angie's passing. We are sending you our condolences.
You surely captured the essence of her life. A smiling, shining beacon of light to all who knew and were touched by her presence. Her beautiful voice will be a great addition to the heavenly choir. May she rest in peace.
Strength and blessings to you and your family.
Teresa and Ty Azzolin and family.
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