Donna Lynn (Burlock) Colpitts bravely fought the good fight with tenacity and strength. On December 8th, 2025, she breathed her last breath on this earth and entered into joyful rest with Jesus. Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mamie (née Trites) Burlock.
Upon reflection … Donna had many careers throughout her life. Starting as a dedicated laboratory technologist, she branched out into full-time motherhood, making and sustaining a warm loving home. She was a talented seamstress, photo journalist, and baker/chef. Her culinary skills were not limited to family meals, as she worked at a local restaurant establishment accomplishing everything kitchen related. You could say her good friends talked her into it. Upon first glance, Donna may have appeared quiet, but her works spoke loudly. She volunteered both locally and globally throughout her life, having blessed many people with her creations. Always looking for fun around every corner, she was never found without a joke or riddle in her pocket, and a vision for another local adventure (JMA). At a time when most people may consider slowing down in their working lives, Donna decided to begin another journey, this time as an innkeeper. She then hired her best friend and together for the next 17 years they owned and operated Falcon Ridge Inn. The Inn was a stage to display their warmth, care, and generosity to all who entered, and it produced some of the best family memories. Ask any one of her grandkids about it! Not just any ordinary grandmother gets the title of "Grammie Three Stoves". Donna was an exemplary Grammie.
Although it harassed for over 30 yrs, not once was cancer ever given centre stage in this beautiful life. The spotlight was never shawn on the pain, the ruckus, or the upheaval; it did not dominate. Donna never complained, she never gave up hope, she never believed lies and she forever trusted Jesus.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 54 + years, Peter Colpitts; her daughters, Christa Colpitts (Tim Comeau), Becky Jones (Daryl), and Angela Gallant (Roderick); Donna’s cherished grandchildren, Samuel and Nicole Jones, and Alexander, Aris, and Massinissa Amellal.
She will never be forgotten by sisters Janet Barton (Robert) and Nancy Burlock, brothers Henry Burlock and Stewart Burlock, as well as many nephews, nieces and precious friends.
Special mention of in laws Kenneth Milner (Marjorie), Hugh Colpitts (Judy) and Beverly Colpitts.
Donna was predeceased by sisters Barbara Milner, Linda Barron, and Eleanor Sherwood; sisters-in-law Florence Burlock and Marjorie Burlock; brothers-in-law James Barron, William Sherwood, and Victor Colpitts.
Resting at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (506-869-2007), the family will be welcoming family and friends for visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:30 am until the time of her memorial service at 11:30 am followed by a reception.
Interment will take place at Fair Haven Cemetery.
Donations in Donna’s memory may be made to Compassion Canada (compassion.ca)
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