- Date Of Birth: April 15, 1949
- Date Of Death: November 20, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
HAVERHILL – Donna M. (Woodland) Vencis, 71, of Haverhill and formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 20, surrounded by her family and close friends after a brief but valiant fight against Stage 4 Angiosarcoma.
She was born at her home in Saugus on April 15, 1949. Daughter of the late Harry A. and Dorothy P. (Spousta) Woodland.
Donna was raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School, class of 1967. After high school she was a bookkeeper for AC Auto in Lynn for many years. After having a family and raising children, Donna went back to work as an employee for the City of Haverhill School Department for 10 years. She then went on to find her forever job and work family at the Eagle Tribune for 17 years. There, she became the heartbeat of her department.
Donna is survived by her beloved daughters Ashlee Vencis and her significant other Jesse Schopp of Jacksonville, NC and Amanda Vencis and her fiancé Mike Dipietro of Kingston, NH; sister Sue McKay and her husband Dennis of Peabody; brother Butch Woodland of Saugus; cherished grandchildren Maxx, Jackson and Addison along with their mother Christine Jackson who is a dear friend and huge part of her life; niece Jenn Woodland and nephew Jason Woodland of Saugus; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was the mother of Adam Vencis who passed away in August, 2019.
High Point Hospice House, 360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01830.
