Obituaries

Donna Lema, retired OT, passes away

Donna Lema obituary
Donna Lema

Donna Lema, a retired office technician, passed away October 29, 2022.

Lema began her career with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on August 15, 2013, at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). She remained at the prison until retiring in April 2022.

“Many of us knew Donna both personally and professionally. She was a good friend, a good person and a good human being. Donna will be missed. Our condolences go out to her family, friends and loved ones,” according to a statement issued by PBSP.


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