Donna Lynn

Salinas

Donna Lynn Salinas, 65 passed away on August 9th, 2023. Born November, 13th, 1957 in Queens, NY to the late, Eileen McQueeney (Coleman) and George C. Benson. She is survived by her son Dylan, his partner, Lisa, "second son", Stanley, her brother George, sisters Debra, Janine, Eileen and Kerri, brother in-law Greg. Nieces and nephew, Hannah, Samantha and Timothy. Donna had a successful career in NYC as a controller, working with model agencies, construction companies, and French restaurants.

Donna's travels would include flying on the Concord to Paris for her 30th birthday to swimming with the Dolphins on a family vacation with her son. Donna loved to cook, exchanging recipes with her sisters, although she was known to leave out an ingredient. Donna enjoyed completing puzzles and playingboard games, especially if she won. She was an avid reader, Fantasy novels being one of her favorites. When she wasn't reading, she was binging the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies.

Donna was most proud of her son Dylan. From his earliest years, when he said his first words, then became an all-star athlete in school and town leagues, and later when he started in Finance.

She will be remembered for her sharp wit, the laughter and the love she gave to her family.