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.