In Memory of

Amanda

Corwin

Obituary for Amanda Corwin

Amanda Ruth Corwin, 55, of Canton, Connecticut passed away from breast cancer on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born in Huntington, NY on November 3, 1963 to Ruth and the late Robert L. Corwin. She was very close to her siblings, Tamatha, Nathaniel, Melany and Brenda. She graduated from the University of Vermont and received her Master of Science Degree and Sixth Year Certificate from CCSU. Amanda was a devoted teacher for 20 years, primarily in the Avon and Region #10 school districts.

She was an exceptional mother to two daughters, Alexandra (Gabriel) and Morgan. She was married to Thomas Donato and was the step-mother to Matthew (Kristin), Amanda (Michael), and Gregory, and grandmother to Lillian, Caroline and Joseph. Amanda cherished the times she spent with family and friends, especially in the last years of her life.

She ventured around the world to Peru, Tanzania, Belgium, France, Russia, The Canary Islands, Antigua and many states in the USA. Her passions throughout her life included skydiving, swimming, triathlons, coaching, hiking, photography, soap making, sewing, knitting, gardening and painting. Amanda was an avid admirer of Benjamin Franklin.

Calling hours will be held at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton, CT on September 13th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. There will also be a gathering at People’s State Forest on East River Rd. in Barkhamsted, CT on September 14th at 10:00 am for friends and family to share memories, followed by a hike with a view.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in Amanda’s honor. Please visit Amanda’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.