Donna Ann Gates DaCosta of North Haven passed away on May 4 after a long illness. She was 71 years old. Donna was born to the late Wesley E. Gates and Olympia A. Gates on March 25, 1949.

Donna was a graduate of the Yale School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for many years. She was compassionate and had a unique way of connecting with all she met. She also was a talented artist, loved music, and had a love for animals.

Donna was the proud mother of her son Thomas J. DaCosta, Jr., of North Haven (Amy). She was grandmother to four grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Charles, and Annora. Donna is survived by her brothers Kenneth (Susan) and Richard (Cynthia); as well as several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services have been entrusted to the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Connecticut Food Bank COVID-19 Relief, 2 Research Pkwy., Wallingford, CT 06492. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.