Ethel May (Purnell) Danna Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 8, 2023, at the age of 80, Ethel May (Purnell) Danna of Plymouth, Massachusetts, born in Dorchester, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Staiti (Coyle) and Richard P. Purnell; her former husband Robert W. Danna; her son Richard A. Dauphinee, Jr.; and her siblings, Michael Staiti, Helen Munafo, Sarina Staiti and Kathleen Staiti.
She is survived by: her husband Ernesto; her children, Jean Higgins (Lawrence) of Pembroke, Joan Melanson (George) of Milford, Thomas Dauphinee (Helen) of Plymouth, Scott Dauphinee (Laurie) of Holbrook, Lisa Earle (Gary) of Plymouth and Christine Siciliano (Peter) of Middleboro; her grandchildren, Kristin, Kelly, Kayla, Melissa, Jessica, Matthew, Lindsay, Lauren, Rachel, Katrina, Richard, III and Mark; her siblings, Maria Bragdon, James Staiti, Ernest Staiti, Benedetta Healey and Giovanna Staiti; and her siblings-in-law, Norma Staiti and Ronald Munafo. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
