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Donna Carberry Obituary

Carberry, Donna (Tonski), proprietor of the Harry Ruby Salon, of Fort Myers, FL, died April 14, 2010. Chicago native, born March 9, 1953 to Richard and Elaine Tonski. Survived by husband, Bob Carberry, daughter, Deanna, mother, Elaine, sister, Vicki, brothers, Michael and Rick, "Auntie" Carole, Uncle Mike, Uncle Neil, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and as Didi to her beloved "boys", grandsons, Dylan and Drake. Her kindness, caring, generosity and playful spirit were known to many over the years. Donna will be remembered as a beautiful red-head who loved the water and all things Florida, the ultimate hair stylist, a proud "dog-person" and a lifelong Cub fan. Memorial at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate Donna's life, laughter, and love. Memorial contributions H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, www.moffitt.org or Animal Refuge Center in North Fort Myers www.animalrefuge.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2010.

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September 28, 2010

Deanna--I am very sorry for your loss. I often times visited your mom's salon while vacationing in Florida. I own an Aveda Salon in Michigan(ReneeSalon). I just moved to Fort Myers and found out about your mom. I'm sure many will miss your mom and the Harry Ruby Salon.

Deanna Hartley

May 13, 2010

I miss her terribly, but I know she is happier now. Being her daughter was a blessing. There truely is no woman that could have been better. Every good thing about me I got from my Mother. There will forever be a void in my days now that she is gone. My memories of her a grand and will forever remain. I Love You Mom!
Deanna Hartley (Carberry)

Vicki Tonski

May 10, 2010

How lucky am I?! I got to have Donna as my sister...and I LOVED being her sister. I especially miss that truly delightful laugh and her fun and generous way of seeing the world. She was amazingly courageous as she fought the lung cancer for almost the last two years and it was my honor to be with her throughout that battle.
Love you, Sister Girl!!

PJ Phelan

May 9, 2010

Bob,
I'm so sorry to hear about Donna

Gale Quinn

May 9, 2010

I am very sorry to learn of Donna's passing. While I have not seen Donna for many years, I have many fond memories of Donna when she was my stylist for many years in Chicago. I always looked forward to my appointments with Donna because it was like visiting a long time friend. We would always catch up with the latest gossip and talk about our children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 9, 2010

My niece, Donna, was a wonderfully loving and caring person. As she was an "angel" on earth, she is now an "angel" in heaven. We'll miss her, but she is in our hearts forever!

"Auntie" Carole, Uncle Mike & Joel

Linda Smith

May 9, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear about dear
Donna. Not only was she my stylist for
many yrs. at J.Gordons, but also a dear
friend. We went to many cubs games together; one I remember was an opening
day when Tuffy Rhodes hit 3 home runs.
I visited her at her salon in Fl.suprised her by making an appt.under
the name of Addison Grace! My thoughts
and prayers are with you and her family.

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