Obituary of Barbara Ann Donaldson

Barbara Ann Donaldson-Gillespie, 63, of Colts Neck passed away at home on Thursday, October 22, 2020.  She was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised in Union.  Barbara was a Creative Services Manager for T & M Associates engineering firm in Eatontown NJ.

She is survived by her husband John “Dee” Gillespie; parents Fred and Gloria Ochs; daughter and son in law Lauren and Sammy Vatrano; daughter and son in law Brittany and Ryan Sussan; daughter and son in law Amanda and Mike Waller, son and daughter in law Kellen and Annisa Gillespie; sister and brother in law Pam and Mike Herrmann; Nephew, Michael Herrmann, grandchildren Sawyer, Brooks, and Hayes Vatrano, and beloved dog, Bailey.

She will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Her contributions to the lives of those who knew and loved her will never be replaced.

Everyone who knew her will never forget her beautiful smile lighting up the room.

A visitation will be Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold.  A funeral service will be at the funeral home at 4:30 pm.  Condolences and directions can be found on freemanfuneralhomes.com.