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Elza MacDonald Obituary
Resident of Sunnyvale
Was born January 1932 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada and passed away peacefully on September 11, 2010 in Sunnyvale, CA at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Douglas F. MacDonald who died in 2002, dear mother of Robin (Carolyn) of Petaluma, and Randy (Mary) of Willits, and grandmother of Alana, Douglas, Jaimie, and Zachary. She is also survived by sister, Paula MacDonald of Michigan and brother, Karel Delaere of Ontario, Canada. Elza devoted her life as a wonderful homemaker and librarian while supporting the Presbyterian Church in Sunnyvale.
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