Donna M. Rastley

Donna M. Rastley Homemaker ATHOL -Donna M. (Pellam) Rastley, 54, of 7 Mann Court, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 in the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, after being stricken ill earlier in the week. She was born in Utica, N.Y. on Oct. 3, 1947, a daughter of Eugene and Madeline (Hill) Pellam, and was raised and attended schools in Lafargeville, N.Y. She had resided in Athol the past 20 years. Ms. Rastley was a homemaker. She enjoyed visiting with people, and especially loved her grandchildren. She also enjoyed music and her parrot, "Woodstock." She leaves four children: Joy A. Rastley of Athol, Tammy M. Rastley of Winchendon, Donnalee Leger of Orange, and William D. Rastley of Gardner; three sisters, Alice Dusharm and Susan Cullen, both of Theresa, New York, and Marion Jacobs of Utica New York; eight grandchildren: Christopher J. Lavelle, Lisa M. Rastley, Terri J. Stewart, Jerry A. Rocheleau, John D. Gravel, Steven D. Gravel, Matthew J. Gravel, and Madison R. Rastley; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours in the J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home, are from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Rev. Mark Bariloni, pastor of Athol-Orange Baptist Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Dana Farber's Jimmy Fund Tribute Program, 1 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02146-9795. To sign the online guestbook, visit the funeral home website at www.murphysfuneralhome.com. $(document).ready(function(){ });