Donna Gershkowitz

Donna “Dawny” Lee Gershkowitz, age 75, of Woburn, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at Sunrise of Wayland.

Donna was a passionate educator, reader, and writer who spent much of her career teaching at Burlington High School, where she touched the lives of many students. Raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Rina and Julius Gershkowitz. She is survived by her brother, Robert Gershkowitz, and his wife, Barbara, their children, Madeline and Jeffrey, and her great-niece, Brooke. She is also survived by several beloved cousins.

An avid Red Sox fan, Donna had a deep love for her many cats over the years. She was an enthusiastic traveler who visited much of the world. She cared deeply for her friends and family and was very involved with Temple Emunah throughout much of her life.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Emunah in Lexington on Sunday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph. Shiva at Temple Emunah on Monday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Donna’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Temple Emunah.