Donna Cameron Ellsworth, 91, passed away on July 4, 2024.

Donna, the daughter of Catherine and Daniel Cameron, was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. After attending Bancroft School in Worcester, she graduated from Centenary University in New Jersey.

After marrying, she and her husband Donald Ellsworth settled in Andover, Massachusetts where they raised three children: Mary, Diane, and David. She was married to Donald, who predeceased her, for sixty one years. Donna and Donald were members of West Parish Church in Andover for more than fifty years, where Donna was an active member, serving on and leading many committees. Upon relocating to New Hampshire in 2013, they attended First Congregational Church in Claremont, where Donna resumed a busy role in church affairs.

Donna was known affectionately as Gibs by an extensive group of family, friends, and relatives. She was the consummate hostess, and whether it was in the kitchen, in the garden, at a sewing machine or working at needlecraft, she created thousands of objects of lasting beauty. Many of her pieces have a place of pride in the homes of her family and friends, reminding us of her affection, talent and productivity. And while she was the epitome of a "proper lady", Donna was at the same time a champion for progress and advocated for causes including LBGTQ rights and the need for action on climate change.

Gibs was the cherished matriarch of an extended family, and her grace, wisdom and boundless love will be missed . She is survived by two daughters, Mary Lownie (Ken) and Diane Mello (Rob), and grandchildren Cameron (Julia), Betsy, Oliver, Harrison, Scott and Christina.

A service will be held at the Chapel at West Parish in Andover, Massachusetts on Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Claremont Soup Kitchen (53 Central Street, Claremont, NH 03743, 603-543-3290 or online at claremontsoupkitchen.org).