Donna L. Huntington

WEBSTER – Donna L. (Brown) Huntington, 68, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Russell D. Huntington, who died in 2010. She is survived by two sons, Justin R. Huntington and his wife Caitlin of Brookfield, and Ian M. Huntington and his wife Melissa of Woodstock, CT; her mother and best friend, Gail J. (Warman) Marotta of Oxford; her brother, Michael W. Brown and his wife Tracy of Dudley; her sister, Christine J. Desrosiers of Paxton; three grandchildren, John Huntington, Jennah Huntington, and Morgan Huntington; two sisters-in-law, Lisa D. Huntington and her husband Bruce Ware of Oakham, and Julie M. Kudron and her husband Mark of Oxford; her aunt, Beverly J. Doherty of Webster; five nephews and nieces, Nathaniel Brown, Sarah (Ware) Patient and her husband Gregory, Samuel Ware, Delaney Kudron, and Daniel Kudron; and her great niece, Eleanore Patient. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Theodore J. Marotta; her father-in-law, David M. Huntington; her mother-in-law, Shirley A. Huntington; and her brother-in-law, Paul J. Desrosiers.

Donna was born in Winchendon, daughter of the late Kenneth T. Brown, and was raised in Oxford. It was there that she met Russell and they became an item in their early teens, graduating from Oxford High School together in 1975, and marrying in 1978 before going on to raise their boys in Webster.

Mrs. Huntington worked at Mapfre Insurance in Webster for over 30 years, retiring in 2025. She loved spending time with family and friends at their camp in Hampton Beach. She took great pleasure in planting and nurturing her flower garden, reading, and baking – she was known for her legendary Christmas cookies and fan-favorite lemon meringue pie. Donna was a steadfast fan of the New England Patriots and could always be found watching with her mother whenever a game was on. She was also a fierce cribbage competitor, and any win against her came with family bragging rights.

Donna will be remembered as a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to her immediate and extended family. She made it a priority to be there for important moments large and small, from graduations and weddings to all manner of sporting events and school shows. In addition, every birthday, anniversary, and holiday was acknowledged with a special card. Nothing meant more to her than her family.

The family would like to thank the staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, especially the oncology department, for the exceptional care given to Donna during her illness.

Calling hours are Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, to be immediately followed by a funeral service at the same location. Burial will be private at a later date.

Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association at ECAware.org.