Donna M. French

Donna M. French

HAMMONDSPORT – Donna M. French, 76, of Vanness Road, passed away Saturday (Jan. 18, 2025) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY.

Born in Clay County, W VA, on Dec. 1, 1948 she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Virginia (Moore) Brown. Besides her parents she was also predeceased by her husband of 26 years, Leonard French; a stepson, Leonard “Dean” French; two sisters, Alice Jensen and Barbara Hinkley; one brother, Jack Brown, and her granddaughter, Abrianna Sack.

Donna was a former resident of Albion, NY where she was a graduate of Albion Central School. She became a resident of Hammondsport after her marriage to her late husband in 1981. Donna assisted her husband in the operation of their farm and was also employed in various capacities at Bully Hill Winery before retiring.

She is lovingly survived by her son, Terry (Stacia) Dalaba of Hammondsport; two grandchildren, Tyler Dalaba and Kelsey (Jacob) Gardner; one brother, William Brown of Albion, NY; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the family farm at a date and time to be announced.

The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Donna’s family with the arrangements.

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