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Phyllis MacDonald Obituary

Phyllis Welch MacDonald Passed away peacefully in her sleep of old age Sept. 26. She was a 60-year resident of Hillsborough and was 95 years old. Her husband, Graeme K. MacDonald, a Bay Area contractor, died in 1993. She was an accomplished actress, both on Broadway in New York City and in Hollywood as well as being an avid painter. She was past president and founder of the Peninsula Children's Theatre and an active member of the Hillsborough Garden Club. She is survived by her five sons and their wives: Kirkpatrick and Lee Anne MacDonald of New York City, Chris and Maisie MacDonald of Belvedere, Larry and Jackie MacDonald of Kenwood, Hunter and Jean MacDonald of Laguna Beach, and Graeme and Caroline MacDonald of Mill Valley; as well as 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and two nephews, Alan and Bruce Carlisle. At Mrs. MacDonald's request, no services will be held. Memorials may be sent to the Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 29, 2008.

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Kathy Czepiel

June 24, 2020

To the best Godmother ever. I love you always. I miss you! I only wish I knew how to get a hold of you a long time ago.
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Michael Serres

October 15, 2008

Graeme -

Your Mom had a wonderful life thanks to her loving and devoted sons and to her beloved and cherished husband. Thanks to you I had the great privilege of getting to know them over the years. I only knew your Dad for a few years but I came to know him as distinguished and professional - a man's man. Phyllis was a warm, delightful, charming woman who warmed every room she entered. The epitome of class. She was a bright shining star and made everyone she met feel special.

You and your brothers were truly blessed to have such a wonderful Mother.

God Bless,

- Mike

Phil Powers

October 8, 2008

Graeme,
I worked with a Graeme MacDonald back in early '60's. I'm wondering if your the same Graeme. I worked for Bohemian Distributing in Los Angeles.
I'm Phil Powers, now living in Palm Springs. Please contact if you the same Graeme.
Thanks, (760) 327-0490

Michael Landolina

October 3, 2008

Graeme,

Mary Jane and I are very sorry to here this news. It was fun going out to the Hillsboro house and doing the little odds-and-ends to keep her happy.

The Landolina's

Victoria Souder

October 2, 2008

The Toledo Souders send their love to you all as you say goodbye to a great lady.
With love, Vickie and Bill

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