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Anna May Davis lifelong Lowell resident; 80 Lowell Anna May (MacDonald) Davis, 80, a lifelong Lowell resident, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at Palm Manor Nursing Home of natural causes. A daughter of the late Angus and the late Bridget (Paul) MacDonald, she was born November 29, 1928, in Lowell, and educated in the local schools. A lifelong resident of the Highlands Section of the City, she was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church. She enjoyed taking walks around Lowell and spending time with her grandchildren, and her charismatic personality will be missed by all she came in contact with. Anna May worked for Andover Medtronics for over 15 years before her retirement. She is survived by three sons, Ernie Davis and his wife, Alice, of Tynsboro, Alan Dalli and his wife, Maureen of Lowell, and Donnie Davis and Dolly Calo of Lawrence; a daughter, Gail McCartney and her husband, Rick, of Hudson, NH; a sister Rita MacDonald of Lowell; seven grandchildren, Cheryl Stone and her husband, Peter, of Caanon, NH, Tracy Odgen and her husband, Tom, of Lowell, Kristen Tulley and her husband, Jim, of Lowell, Angelee Dalli of Lowell, and Ronnie and his wife Elizabeth Dalli, Bridget McCartney and Haley McCartney all of Hudson, NH. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Jim MacDonald, Eddie MacDonald, John MacDonald, Dan MacDonald, Kay Dalli, Pauline Serre an Ginger MacDonald. DAVIS You are invited to her Funeral Service, Thursday, December, 4 at 9am at the MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 Highland St, Lowell (978 or 800) 458-6816. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. E-Condolence site www.mcdonoughfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Dec. 3, 2008.

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Stephen and Roberta Tulley

December 17, 2008

Dear Ernie and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Brown

December 3, 2008

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I know she was greeted by many loving arms.

Bill Maine

December 3, 2008

Ernie & family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Please accept my condolences.

Francene & Peter Johnson

December 3, 2008

Ernie, Alan, Donnie & Gail,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was truly a special woman - always willing to do anything for her family and friends. I have many special memories of her. Although I haven't seen her for a long time, I have thought of her often over the years. She will be missed by all.

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