Donna M. Rende Obituary

Donna McIntosh Rende, 68, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Stamford and was the daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Mary C. (Rasile) McIntosh.

Donna is survived by her husband Mario of 47 years and her children Kelly Maar and Michael Rende, two grandchildren Sophia Farenga and Stella Maar, her brother Tom McIntosh (Erin) and sister Cheryl Vallejo (Fernando), as well as numerous other loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

She began her working career as a hairdresser, but retired as a paraprofessional from Kendall School after working there for over 25 years.

She enjoyed crafting, exercising and soaking up the sun; whether at the beach or on her own back deck. Her most precious time was being surrounded by her family, friends and grand dogs.

Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Monday, September 9 at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation http://www.pkdcure.org.