Donna M. Plumpton

Donna M. Plumpton, 76, of Manchester died March 9, 2025 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Marie (Noury) Schofield. She was a graduate of Manchester Central High School and devoted her life to her family, raising four children.

Donna was an animal lover and owned Jubilee Yorkies, breeding champion Yorkshire Terriers for 20 years. She had a passion for gardening and was a member of the Orchid Society of NH. Donna was an artist as well and enjoyed both painting and drawing. She was a devout Christian and a longtime parishioner of Faith Baptist Church. Donna’s radiant smile and delightful laugh were a constant source of joy for her family as they shared stories and reminisced together. Above all else, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Family includes her husband of 53 years, Donald W. Plumpton of Manchester; four children, Matthew D. Plumpton and wife Christine of Candia, Jonathan P. Plumpton and wife Cheryl of Bedford, Lindsay M. Levesque and husband Nathan of Keene, and Timothy D. Plumpton and wife Caitlin of Goffstown; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Rachel, Jocelyn, Mikayla, Violet and Noury; and one brother, Rick Schofield. She was predeceased by both parents.

SERVICES: Calling hours are from 4pm to 7pm on Friday at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North St., Manchester, NH 03104. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 on Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 53 Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH 03103. Donna will be buried privately in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd. Manchester, NH 03102.