EAST, Donna Joy (née Milkins)

Born on December 7, 1966. Passed away September 11, 2024.

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at LRH on Wednesday 11 September 2024. Aged 57 years.

Loved and loving wife of Brian.

Dedicated mom of Nikki and Daryl (dec.).

Proud grandma of Jaykeb.

Loved and respected mother-in-law of Robert.

Devoted and much loved, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Don’t go looking for the reasons
Don’t go asking Jesus why?
We’re not meant to know the answers
They belong to the by and by…

Private Service

Funeral Notice
Tributes
  1. I Miss You So Much My Sexy Bum XXXXX

    Brian east September 13, 2024
  2. My heart breaks for you Nikki, sending you all lots of love & sympathy. Biggest hugs gorgeous girl, love you xxxx❤️❤️

    Jill Matheson September 13, 2024
  3. Will miss you and love you forever beautiful lady 💗

    Sheryn OBRYANT September 13, 2024
  4. I have no words to describe how lost I am. Thanks for always teaching me strength, showing me love and encouraging me to be the best version of myself
    I’m not sure how I’ll move forward without my biggest supporter. Xx

    Nikki September 13, 2024
  5. A beautiful friend. Gone but never forgotten. Forever in our hearts. Rest in pain-free Peace.Till we meet again. ❤️

    Frannie September 13, 2024
  6. Sending our love and sympathy to Brian and Nikki and family ❤️❤️
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time XOXO

    Sandra and Brian September 13, 2024
  7. Sending my love to Nikki n Brian xoxo 😘 she was an amazing lady. She will forever be missed ❤️❤️💔💔

    Susan miller September 13, 2024
  8. Never will we find such a beautiful caring lady like you again Donna . The world has lost a special woman RIP fly high Till we meet again xxxxxx Thoughts and love to Brian Nicki Rob and Jacob she will be missed

    Sheelagh Adams September 13, 2024
  9. You always managed to brighten a dark day, thank you for being you!! You are so, so treasured. My heart goes out to Nikki, Bob, Jay and Brian. X

    Leticia September 13, 2024
  10. To a amazing, wife, mother and friend.
    You will be greatly missed, and the void you have left is so so big. My heart goes out to Brian, Nikki, Robert, Jaykeb & extended family/ Friends.

    They say that someone is never truly gone until you stop remembering them.

    I think there is truth in this.

    When you left this earth, a great part of you went missing. But I think you left some of you behind for us to find.

    When you left this earth, your family gathered your things to hold them close.
    They closed their eyes and for a moment it felt like you were here with them again.

    When you left this earth, we went through pictures and studied your face harder then we ever have before, and for a moment those pictures brought you to life once more.

    When you left this earth, we found as many reasons as we could to talk about you.
    To tell stories about you, and for a moment we are living in those memories again.

    Everyday we will find as many reasons as we can to remember you.
    We will find as many reasons as we can to not let the rest of you leave this earth.

    And every day it will bring us peace, to know as long as we remember you,
    A part of you will always be here.

    I will always remember, love you Sarah xo

    Sarah D September 13, 2024
  11. Aunty donna ,You knew me before i was even born, thankyou for everything you did for mum and i your beauty will shine in in all our hearts, sending uncle beasty n nikki all my love, the skies have been extra beautiful lately fly high xxx💓

    Skyez obryant September 13, 2024
  12. Haven’t seen you in decades, I think about you often, I know mum & dad will see you in heaven. You were a gorgeous woman with a kind heart. You always went out of your way to make sure others were happy. Rest easy.

    Ash September 14, 2024
  13. The most beautiful Aunty I could ask for. Love you forever xx

    Kerry September 14, 2024
  14. Oh my god Donna, this breaks my heart to come across. I have no idea what happened but I’ll always remember you for your ginormous heart of gold. The time I knew you at Bupa you cared for residents like no one else. You got on with everyone and were so beautiful to be around. Thinking of your family ❤️

    Heidi September 16, 2024
  15. A wonderful mum and Mother-in-law and grandma and friend to iour family thank you for being there for us and sharing your love and support . Rest in peace Donna. I will make sure that they are well looked after always remembered and always proud for you being part of our family.

    Goodwin and O’Mara Family September 17, 2024
  16. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news please except my condolences Brian and Nikki and family.

    Margie McCarthy September 21, 2024