Donna M.

Dostie

Donna Marie (Fry) Dostie

June 1, 1947 – November 5, 2026

Donna Marie Dostie passed away on November 5, 2026. She was born at Lying-In Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She lived and spent most of her childhood and young adult life in Roxbury and Hyde Park. She is the daughter of the late Vincent and Irene Fry; and the sister of the late Joseph Fry and Vincent Richard “Ricky” Fry.

She graduated from Monsignor Ryan Memorial (MRM) High School in Dorchester in 1965, and later attended Boston State College until she decided to start her family. She loved her reunions with the MRM girls.

Donna is survived by her husband, John Dostie. She was a lifetime fan of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and John was affectionately her “Dopey”. Over the course of 49 years, John and Donna built a home and a truly wonderful life together. Their house was the hub of countless family events and functions. They hosted holiday dinners, graduateon parties, baby and wedding showers, milestone birthdays, as well as sensational summer picnics and Christmas parties. She would often jest that her parties were so good that she couldn’t get people to leave. Donna was the sparkle at each and every event. Her generosity and attention to detail were unmatched.

Donna’s skills in the kitchen were legendary. She was the master of “lists” and that included menus for every occasion: appetizers, entrees, desserts, beverages and more. She would always know and cater to the tastes of her guests. Family and friends would often request recipes, including her crab cakes, chicken wings, chicken chili, and the infamous fruit punch.

She valued etiquette. She taught us to never arrive empty handed and always show gratitude with a hand-written note. She was compassionate, empathetic and a champion of the underdog. She was the caregiver to aging parents and the guardian to her physically and emotionally challenged brother.

She was a lover of dance and music. As a child, she volunteered as a dance instructor for under- privileged youth. As an adult, she was usually the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave. She was the self-proclaimed “best dancer” in the family.

Donna also leaves behind her son, Christopher Standring and her daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Vinny Lesinski. Bella and Sophie Lesinski, her granddaughters, will forever miss their Nana. Donna witnessed all of their milestones and would routinely sing their praises to family and strangers alike. They were her pride and joy.

Arlene Fry and Kevin Robinson were like a sister and brother to Donna. Their friendship was unconditional for 60+ years. Lifelong friends and confidants also include Chris and Diane Standring.

Donna made infinite memories with her extended family. The Fry cousins were all so very dear to her and influential throughout her life. Numerous weekends were spent in Quincy with the Kelleys, MacNeils, LeBlancs and O’Neills. She valued and looked forward to family celebrations with the Crespi Crew. Donna showed a special affection for her mother-in-law, Ginny Dostie, as well as all of the McGraths and McPhees.

The Matriarch loved and cherished her nieces and nephews: Desiree Berry, John Berry, Joseph Fry, Toni LeBlanc and Eleanor Woodard, Cheryl LeBlanc, John and Kaki McGrath, Chris McGrath, Jim MacNeil, Scylena MacNeil, Michael McPhee, Matthew McPhee, Kelly and Michael Stanton and all of their beloved children.

In her final days, Donna received exemplary care from the staff at Boston Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating to the Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) at Boston Medical Center. Contributions can be made at bmc.org/giving. You can also mail donations to Boston Medical Center - Office of Development, 960 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02118. For checks, please include “In memory of Donna Dostie-SNICU” in the memo line.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 from 8- 11am in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, followed by a funeral service which will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11 AM in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.