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MARGARET MCDONALD Obituary
Margaret E. McDonald was born to John and Lillian Jolliemore in Massachusetts on April 22, 1923 and passed away peacefully in Merced, California on October 13, 2010 at the age of 87 years.
Margaret was previously a resident of South Weymouth, Massachusetts for 22 years. During that time she was active in the League of Women Voters, elected to the Public Works Department, served on the School Committee, and was active in St. Francis Church.
Margaret was a resident of Merced for 20 years. She was very active in the community. She was involved in the building of the Merced Open Air Theater at Applegate Park, she spearheaded the building of the skate park, and saved the Rose Garden which was renamed for her in April of 2003. She was a volunteer at the library and schools with reading and writing and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. She also belonged to the Poets Club.
She is survived by her sons, Daniel McDonald, Ralph McDonald, Robert McDonald, David McDonald and Michael McDonald; daughter, Elizabeth McDonald; sister, Rose Jolliemore; and daughters-in-law, Helen, Deborah, Daphne, Nancy and Cindy. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home in Merced, California.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Merced County Library, 2100 O Street, Merced, California 95340.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARGARET MCDONALD
November 17, 2010
Dear Bob, Nancy, Boys and all the McDonald Family.
I will always remember your mother's humor and wisdom. She was a true lady, tough yet gentle and always very kind & friendly. I always had so much fun with her out on the soccer and baseball fields watching my boys and her grandkids. Oh how she enjoyed those grandkids. I will cherish the times we shared and my thoughts and prayers are with you now & always.
Connie Hamilton, Chowchilla Ca.
Biff Ingels
November 16, 2010
I had the privelege of working with Margaret on many projects with the City of Merced. She was always nice to me and made me laugh. She taught me how to best prune roses. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
October 24, 2010
Offering my heartfelt condolences to the McDonald Family at this time of sorrow. Especially to her granddaughter, Julie.
Bill's favorite aunt passed away yesterday.
If these dear ladies should meet in heaven they will be best friends. They are so much alike. Both Irish catholic from the Boston area with hearts of gold. They never knew a stranger.
I hope you all have a chance to visit her rose garden and take her with you, she would love that. May these two special souls rest in peace.
May the McDonalds and the Martens families find peace in their hearts.
Barbara Martens Orlando, Florida
Claudia Weeks
October 22, 2010
I only met this sweet lady once and it was such a wonderful surprise when she came to my office on my 50th birthday and presented me with a bunch of roses and wished me Happy Birthday. She had found out it was my birthday somehow through one of my co-workers. What a beautiful gesture and one that I will always remember. I am sorry for your loss and Merced has lost a twinkly star.
Michael McDonald
October 22, 2010
Thank you all for the kind words about my grandmother, or Nana, as we always called her. She lived her life to the fullest, always ready to take on the next challenge to champion a community cause for the greater good of all around her. Nana was a vibrant woman, full of heart and spirit; tenacious to the end.
Twila Stout
October 21, 2010
Peg was one of the most caring and loving persons I have ever met. She was generous to her friends and to her community and a gift to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, and memories to treasure always. Thank you to the McDonald Family for sharing her with us. Her friend and neighbor.
Cindy Ross
October 20, 2010
She was a patient of mine years ago at the dental office I worked at. She would tell me stories of when she was living on the east coast. She was a sweet, loving, and enjoyable person to be around.
Cindy
Linda Wilson
October 19, 2010
Merced lost a great resident. She worked very hard to get funding to save the library. She also kept the rose garden going for years. I will miss my friend.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
October 15, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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