Donna Rae Filous

Donna Rae Filous

CANAAN — Donna Rae Filous, 79, of Torrington, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Donna worked in retail her entire career and was store manager at several local businesses. She retired from the human resources department at Walmart in Torrington.

Born on Jan. 13, 1945 in New Milford, she was the daughter of the late Frederick R. and Ruth E. (Miller) Erickson. She was married to Ottmar Konrad Filous who predeceased her on Dec. 29, 2009. Donna was a member of the Canaan Northwest Lions Club, Daughters of Isabella in Canaan, and a parishioner of St. Martin of Tours Church of St. Joseph, also in Canaan.

Donna is survived by three brothers, Richard L. “Rick” Erickson of Torrington, Frederick R. “Rudy” Erickson of Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Charles Erickson of Danbury, and a sister, Eileen Corr of Coventry, Rhode Island. She is also survived by six nephews; Bob, Bill, Fred, Michael, Kevin and Charles Erickson, Jr; three nieces Stacy Frome, Christine Penney and Jennifer Colangelo. Above all, Donna was known for her kindness and generosity.

Calling hours will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main Street, North Canaan, CT. A Funeral Mass will follow at 12 noon at St Martin of Tours Church of St Joseph, 4 Main St, Canaan, CT 06018. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Filous should be made to the: Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group, 88 East Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main Street, North Canaan, CT.

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