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for Catherine McGrath
Patti Barrows
April 7, 2008
Kathleen and family,
Please except my heart felt sympathy, your mom was so dear to me, my beautiful dancing wonderful Mae! I know she'll continue to dance in her journey, until we meet again, I will cherish my wonderful memories, I know you'll all do the same! Bless you all and be so proud of what wonderful children you have been! She was so fortunate to be blessed with wonderful caring children. With heartfelt sympathy,
Gerard, Jane, Sarah, Christopher & Michael McDonald
April 6, 2008
Judy, Betty and Kathy we were sorry to hear of your mom's passing and our sincere condolences to you and your families as well as to Vince (dad), Aunt Gertie and Sister Vincent. All in the McDonald family are very fortunate to have been part of Aunt Mae's life and I'm sure grateful for the memories -- such a classy, down to earth person! Its a sad time, but there's so much to celebrate as well.
Nellie McDonald
April 6, 2008
Dear Judy, Betty and Cathy,and Families;Uncle Vincent and Aunt Gertie and families
Tony joins me in extending our deepest sympathy on Aunt Mae's passing. She will be forever remembered with fondness and respect. I am so happy to have been part of her life and had the opportunity to introduce her to my grandsons on her last visit to Goose Cove. May your memories of her help to sustain you in this time of sorrow and know we are all sharing your sadness.Love Nellie,Tony and Family.
Aunt Mae, Uncle Vincent and Aunt Gertie
April 5, 2008
Mary McDonald
April 4, 2008
Judy, Betty, Kathy and families, Uncle Vincent, Aunt Gertie and Sister Vincent. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time and share in your sorrow but also surely your gratitude that you had her with you mentally and physically for such a wonderful long life. She leaves a wonderful legacy for us all to follow and another exemplary page of the McDonald history. Both she and Jennie will stay in our hearts for a very long time. Love Mary and Harry in Vancouver
Brendan McDonald
April 4, 2008
Judy,Betty ,Cathy and families:
Wow!What a lady ...what a wonderful life to celebrate!Aunt Mae's visits to Goose Cove made significant events ...special!
I know this must be a difficult time but I hope you will find comfort in the many wonderful memories that will remain.
Brendan McDonald &Family
Ray McDonald
April 4, 2008
Cathy, Judy, Betty & Families:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know that this is a difficult time for you , but take comfort that Aunt Mae lived a full life with much love and respect from family and friends, and set a kind and gratious standard, to which, we can all aspire. We have very fond memories of her at our sons wedding.
Ray & Betty
Sandy & Mickey Howlett
April 4, 2008
We were saddened to hear the news of her passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.She will be remembered forever because of her stories and her passion for life.
Lorraine (Bunny) Walsh
April 4, 2008
I first met Mae at Sacred Hearts when we shared Eucharistic duties. We became friends at Bank of America and then at Catholic Daughters. She was a genteel woman and always had somehing nice to say to everyone. She has been missed and will continue to be missed. Cathy, Judy and Betty, I am very sorry for your loss. Bunny (Lorraine) Walsh
Lisa (McDonald) Wimmer
April 3, 2008
Judy, Betty, Cathy and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Mae was a kind, gentle soul and I am thankful to have known her. I will always remember her smiling face and I hope you take comfort in knowing how much she was loved. I hope you enjoy the photos, they are great memories.
Rene' and Aunt Mae in Goose Cove
April 3, 2008
Uncle Vincent, me, Aunt Mae, Aunt Gertie at the Family Reunion in Goose Cove
April 3, 2008
Natasha Drudge
April 3, 2008
Aunt Mae was the Great Aunt who represented an era of the past that you wish you had experienced. Her independence and class seemed to never be compromised. I hope to leave such a legacy.
Stacey and Kier Knudsen
April 3, 2008
Judy, Betty, Kathy, and famiiles, we are very sorry for your loss. What an amazing life and what a privledge to have known her. Thinking of her visits to Goose Cove always brings a smile.
Michelle LaMonica
April 3, 2008
I didnt know Aunt Mae very well, but what I do remember of her from when I was a child, she was the nicest person ever. Very sweet and kind. One thing I do remember about her were those biscuits she made! The best in the world. She will be missed. Im sorry for everyones loss.
Kathy Murphy
April 3, 2008
Dear Judy, Betty and Cathy, I had the privilege of getting to know your mother through church. My sons would be the altar servers when she would be the Eucharistic Minister. She always interacted with them and was always eager to share a story or two about her wonderful grandchildren! My mother and mother-in-law met your mother in Catholic Daughters and said she was the nicest, kindest person they had ever met. She will be deeply missed.
William McGrath
April 3, 2008
My memories of Aunt Mae are that everytime I saw her she always was sincerely curious as to how my life was going, and if I was happy and doing well. Also, her and her children were by far the nicest, sweetest and kindest people in my patriarchial branch. I will forever miss her presence.
P.S., You're all nice....
Don McDonald
April 3, 2008
Cathy, Judy, Betty and Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Mae was a great lady; diginified, honest and true to the values of her time. I hope this time is made more bearable by the knowledge that she was loved, respected and admired by a large and gratful extended family.
I can still see her in the rear view mirror of the Labatts Blue van as we settled in for a "nap" at a car pull-off atop the hills at Gros Morne. I hope that my Ella Mae has the same zest for life.
Don, Kristen and Family
Michael and Mary Murphy
April 3, 2008
Mae was a kind and gentle person who always brought a smile to your face. We will always have fond memories of her on Park Avenue.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Mike and Mary Murphy
Maurice/Eileen Mcdonald
April 3, 2008
Another treasure has left us, but her memory will live on in each of us as she showed us the way and believed with all her heart. Will we be so lucky to live so long and contribute so much as she did. Eileen and I will keep our most warmest memories of her and you in our hearts.
Yolanda Zampitella
April 3, 2008
Judy, Betty, Kathy and Families,
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. We have many happy memories of your kind and loving mother. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.
Yolanda and Gene
Sheila Hatch
April 2, 2008
My sincere condolences and prayers to the McGrath family. Aunt Mae was a dear friend to my mother for many many years. She was truly a "gentle lady" that touched many lives and will live in their hearts forever.
Gary Reardon
April 2, 2008
Aunt Mae,
Theresa and I and our family are saddened by your passing. You were an example to all the McDonald clan. You lived a wonderful life and I hope that we can all go our maker with the comfort & knowledge that we've lived an honest, caring and fruitful life without malice as you have. Your children and grandchildren have been left with a wonderful legacy. We wish we could be there to celebrate your life with the family. You and all your extended family are in our prayers. We'll kiss the 'rock' for you one last time when we get back to Newfoundland next week!
God bless,
Gary & Theresa Reardon
Sheila Strangemore
April 2, 2008
Dear Aunt Mae - you were so kind and gentle and a smile for all. It's sad to see you go but your memory will live forever in our hearts.
Judy, Betty, Kathy and families take care - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry I can't be there. Deepest sympathy and love to all Sheila
Sheila Strangemore
April 2, 2008
Dear Aunt Mae - You were so kind and gentle - a smile for all. It's sad to see go but your memory will live on forever in our hearts.
Judy, Betty,Cathy and families take care- my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sorry I can't be with you. Deepest sympathy and love to all Sheila
John and Evangeline Drudge
April 2, 2008
Aunt Mae,
You were a wonderful Lady and well loved by all your family. Your family in Goose Cove will miss your visits but you have left us with many fond,loving and wonderful memories to cherish.May you Rest in Peace
Vincent McGrath
April 2, 2008
Aunt Mae was a gentle and kind LADY, very respected, admired and loved.She was the matriarch of a large and extended McDonald family all of whom have beautiful Aunt Mae memories to cherish.
Guy Sciacca
April 2, 2008
Please accept my condolences at the passing of this wonderful and graced woman. I have fond memories of sitting with Mae at Mass at St. Mary's in Melrose and of having the privilege of driving her to and from Mass. Mae will be terribly missed.
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