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Donna Norman, 72, of East Haven passed away on Oct. 29 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1949, in New Haven to Matthew and Mary (Moseley) Cusack.

Donna is survived by her two loving and devoted sons, John D’Auria of East Haven and Bryan D’Auria (Jenna Spence) of Rocky Hill, along with five grandchildren whom she adored, Morgan D’Auria, Lainie D’Auria, Amy D’Auria, Bryan D’Auria, and Samantha D’Auria. Donna is also survived by her brother Matthew Cusack (Maureen) of Vermont and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, former mayor of East Haven, Robert Norman (1985-1991).

Donna was a retired employee of SNET with more than 40 years of service and spent the past 30 years as registrar of voters in East Haven. She belonged to the Irish American Club and many Town of East Haven committees and was a dedicated member of the Republican Town Committee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Family received friends on Nov. 8 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven. Family and friends were invited to meet and attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 80 Taylor Avenue, East Haven with committal to follow at East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven.