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Leona McDonald Obituary

Leona M. (Leonard) McDonald, 75, formerly of 65 Goldthwaite Road, died Thurs., Dec. 6, in Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 23 years, Howard L. McDonald died in 1980.

She leaves two daughters, Wendy L. Pieper of N. Grosvenordale, CT and Shauna A. McDonald of Syracuse, NY; a son, Michael Cazeault of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Howard D. McDonald predeceased her in July, 2007.

She was born in Webster, daughter of Louis and Helen (Boneski) Leonard and has lived in Worcester since 1953. Leona worked at the Jamesbury Corporation for over 30 years retiring due to illness. She was an avid bowler.

The funeral will be held on Tues., Dec., 11th from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Bernard's Church, 228 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours are Mon., Dec. 10th from 6-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. For directions and online condolence book please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Dec. 8, 2007.

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Kathy DiBenedetto

December 9, 2007

Dear Wendy, Shauna and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of her at Jamesbury. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Love Kathy

Marty

December 8, 2007

Dear Shauna, Wendy and family,

There are simply no words that are adequate to express my sadness for your loss. Regretfully, I am unable to be there for you at this difficult time of your lives; but I will be in touch when you return to Syracuse. Please know that you and your family are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers during this time of grief. Only with time will the feeling of sadness be filled with the wonderful memories of the good times that you have shared with your mother and bring you comfort. If there is anything that I can do for you during this difficult time, please let know.

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