Donna Lee Miner

Donna Lee Miner, 78, of Shaftsbury, VT passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical Center in Hanover, NH. Donna was born in Hoosick, NY on June 7, 1944, the daughter of Harold and June (Johnson) Gardner. Donna was a salesclerk at Polo/Ralph Lauren in Manchester, VT for 35 years. She was presented with a Gold Watch from Ralph Lauren at a ceremony in New York City. Donna enjoyed whale watching and had a love for birds and her garden. She was an avid Willie Nelson fan and had “Bus Privileges.” Donna was a very caring person and was always doing something for someone. Donna is survived by her best friend and life partner, Barry Richardson of Shaftsbury, VT, her children; Joseph Miner, Jr. of New Hampshire, Robert (Linda Rose) Gratz of Pownal, VT and Dawn (Timothy) Rieben of Jamaica, VT, her grandchildren; Chelsea, Sarah, Logan, Megan Jenny, Riley and Ryder, 12 great grandchildren, her siblings; Stephen, Debbie, Yvonne, Leila, Keith, Constance, Bruce and Sandra. She was predeceased by a son, LeRoy Gratz, brothers Roy, Harold, Jim and Albert and her sisters, Annette and Marjorie. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net