In Celebration of

Donna Ruth Dickie Porter

October 5, 1942 -  April 3, 2024

Donna Porter passed peacefully with her family by her side, on Wednesday April 3rd 2024 at Trillium Hospital, at the age of 81.

Loving Mother of Tom and David Porter, Loving Grandmother to Ethan and Luke Porter. Loving Mother-in-Law to Teresita and FuQing Porter.

Donna was born to Donald and Hazel Dickie in Toronto Ontario, raised in Mississauga Ontario. Spending the majority of her life in Toronto Ontario.

Donna loved to travel, having been to all 7 continents, she explored the world and loved doing so. Donna met and gained friends wherever she went, her infectious smile brightened everyone’s day.

Donna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1964 from the University of Toronto, with an Honours in History. Donna was a high school teacher, until becoming a parent in 1969. In 1985 Donna graduated with a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, achieving the Dean’s list. Donna then joined the corporate world with Royal Trust, achieving the role of Vice President Human Resources with North American Trust. Donna started her own consulting company in 1994, Porter Dickie + Associates, with the accreditations of Certified Management Consultant and belonging to the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario. Donna was the first and only female President of the Markland Wood Golf and Country Club from 2001-2002, a natural extension of her love of the game of golf.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St W, Etobicoke (Dundas & Burnhamthorpe) on Wednesday April 10th between 5PM and 8PM, the Funeral will be at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St W, Etobicoke on Thursday April 11th at 3PM. A wake will be held at the Markland Wood Golf & Country Club on Thursday April 11th at 5PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Guestbook 

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John Knebel & Marge Watters (Friends & Business Colleagues)

Entered April 5, 2024 from Toronto

We have many fond memories of Donna. As a business colleague, she was invaluable as a thought partner in strategic planning and leadership development. Her experience and wisdom provided excellent guidance. As a friend, we remember golf games, lunches, Christmas parties, and many shared laughs.
She will be missed by many.

With heartfelt sympathy to Tom, David and their families,
John & Marge

Thomas Cecchetto (neighbour)

Entered April 5, 2024 from Toronto

Donnna was a dear friend and neighbour.We will miss her greatly .Our sincere condolences to Dave,Tom and the rest of the family,

mary ann healy (friend of over 60 years)

Entered April 5, 2024 from North York

Donna was a truly remarkable woman. I considered it a privilege to be her friend. She excelled in everything she did. She had an amazing business career but her family always came first. In the past few years she has particularly enjoyed time spend with her grandsons.
Donna was a very generous person and always ready to try and help someone. Her advice was always sound and given with sincerity and empathy. I relied on her wise counsel over many years. I will greatly miss our long chats and our discussions about politics.
It was a privilege to have known her. I only wish that we had had more time.

Janet Williams (travelling friend)

Entered April 6, 2024 from Mississauga

I met Donna on our trip to the Galapagos in 2009. We then travelled together to Egypt, Oberammergau, the Adriatic and the last trip was to Costa Rica in 2020. We were room mates a couple of times and became friends. Donna was always a kind, interesting, intelligent lady who was very proud of her sons. I enjoyed golfing and travelling with her. She was always positive and optimistic and I will remember her with great fondness. I am sorry I will not be at the funeral as I will be out of the country.

Rick Smith (Cousin)

Entered April 6, 2024 from Aurora, ON

Donna's mother and my father were first cousins. It wasn't until I moved to Aurora in 1986 that we made a connection when visiting her parents in Lefroy. Since that time we have had a closer relationship as a family and Donna was one of the nicest people to spend time with. She was so pleasant to be around.
When she was President at Markland Woods she came to my Golf Club to see how an equity club worked. I was looking forward to visiting with her in May and am very sad not to be able to do that. My thoughts are with Tom, Dave and their families during this time of sorrow.

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