MIDDLEBURY — Donna Munson McAlister passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

Donna loved life and music and always had a smile. She was born Aug. 1, 1963, to the late Thomas Munson and Wilma (Cram) Munson.

Donna loved her family and family gatherings. She was a fiddle player along with her father, Tom. She loved to get together with her son, brothers and nephews to have jam sessions. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her mother, Wilma; her husband, Charles; her daughter, Megan Thibideau; son, Cory Thibodeau; three granddaughters, Rhealynd, D’kylah and Allison; siblings Emily Rainey (Wayne), Ronald Munson (Becky Burritt), Terry Munson, Debbie Munson, Dolores Rochon and Jeff Munson (Robyn); and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Thomas, and niece Rebecca Munson.

A memorial service will be held in the spring to celebrate her life. She was loved by all and will be sadly missed.◊