Donna Marie

Longmoore

Donna Marie Longmoore, 65, Newbury, passed away at home with family by her side, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. She was born in Barre City on February 21, 1961, to Daniel and Lorraine (Jacobs) Murphy. She graduated from Oxbow High School in 1979. She married Robert Longmoore on January 26, 1980, at the Meadow Meeting House in Goose Green. The couple moved to Texas shortly after the wedding until Robert was discharged from the Army. They moved to Ryegate, and she lived in the area with Robert for the rest of her life.

She worked several jobs in the area, including at Burndy, Copelands, and TJ’s Lunch Counter, but she is mostly remembered for her upholstery business, Decore by Donna and The Rustic Hut, which she owned and operated with her sister Mona.

Donna enjoyed gardening, baking, and crafting in general, all of which she loved more when she was able to spend time teaching her skills to her children and grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents, two infant siblings, and four sisters, Gert Foster, June King, Mona Kidder, and Judy Murphy. She is survived by her husband Bob Longmoore of Newbury, a son, Bobby Longmoore II and his wife Natasha of East Ryegate, a daughter Amanda Longmoore and her wife Alicia of Newbury, two grandchildren Rachel Longmoore of East Ryegate, and Morgan Cyr of Manchester, NH; two brothers Adrian Murphy and his wife Gloria of Middlesex, VT, and Duane Murphy and his wife Diane, Taylorsville, NC; two sisters Audrey Murphy of Washington, VT, and Blenda Lakin and her husband Charlie of Groton; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1 PM at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Ryegate Corner. In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate to Jazzy’s Children’s Fund, 1506 Annis Rd, Groton, VT 05046