GUARD, Donna Ruth (nee Connell): At Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 19, 2019 in her 79th year. Donna, beloved wife of Ken. Loving and devoted mother of Debbie Bartlett, Julie Perry (Raymond), Bill (April), and Steve (Sabrina). Cherished Grandma of Danielle (David), Rhys, Sierra, Erin (Josh), Hunter, Anthony, Nicholas, and Great Grandmother of Kiera. Dear sister of Lee Varley, and Lynn Banks. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE 2510 Bensfort Road on Sunday August 25 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Funeral Service in the Highland Chapel on Monday at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. In memory of Donna, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com