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Evelyn McDonald Obituary

78, of Belmont, September 1, 2007. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur J. "Archie" & Hildur (Anderson) McDonald. Devoted sister of Arthur J. McDonald Jr. & his wife Sue of Belmont and Marcia Theriault & her husband Dick of So. Portland ME. Loving aunt of Timothy McDonald & his wife Melissa of Skow hegan ME, Elaine Mahoney & her husband James of Yarmouth ME, Julie Gaetz of Leominster, David Theriault & his wife Tracie of Randolph, Diane Dickerson & her husband Mark of Cape Elizabeth ME, Doug Theriault & his wife Robin of Sharon & Craig McDonald & his wife Prazeres of Reading. Also survived by seven grand nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt. 16), WATERTOWN on Wednesday at 8 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Camillus Church, 1175 Concord Trnpk, Arlington at 9 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 P.M. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Retired employee with the Boston Red Sox for 35 years. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to Dana Farber/Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 would be appreciated. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Thoracic ICU staff at Brigham & Women's Hospital and the staff at Youville Rehabilitation Hospital for the compassionate & loving care extended to Evelyn during her long illness. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. 877 924 3838 www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2007.

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John Cove

September 4, 2007

She has been in my prayers these past days and finally is at peace.

Bless you all for the care and love that you gave her.

Mary Ann (Houston) Hermance

September 3, 2007

Marcia and Dick, Arthur and Sue,
So very sorry to read of your sister's death. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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