Donna-Lee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 31, 2019 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett. She was 63 years of age. Lifelong resident of Revere, she is the daughter of the late Shirley and Elizabeth (Flight) Howard. Donna-Lee attended Revere Public Schools and graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1973. Donna-Lee dedicated 19 years as a cafeteria worker for the Revere public school system. She also worked part-time for 15 years for the Mystic Service Center in Medford driving and transporting handicap and special needs children home or to after school programs. During her spare time she also enjoyed hairdressing. Donna-Lee enjoyed life by spending time with her family, friends and her new grandson. She will be greatly missed by all who love her.

Donna-Lee is the beloved wife of James "Jim" J. Aufiero, Sr, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. Devoted mother of James J. Aufiero, Jr. and his wife Maria of Beverly, Alisha L. Aufiero and her fiancé Francis Dagle of Ayer. Dear sister of James Howard, Sr. and his wife Sandra of ME. Also lovingly survived by 1 grandson, Joseph R. Aufiero.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Donna-Lee's visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Sunday, August 4 from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. Her funeral will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Monday at 10:00 A.M. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.