Joan E. (Murphy) MacDonald
1951 - 2019
Joan E. (Murphy) MacDonald
1951 - 2019
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BORN
1951
DIED
2019
Joan MacDonald Obituary
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Helen David
November 18, 2019
Miss you my friend
Christopher Kurth
October 14, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this great woman. I knew Joanie when I was a Sales Manager at Walt Disney World and she was my client at Globetrotters. We shared many laughs, and drinks discussing the travel industry. Joanie was so genuine, caring, thoughtful and more than a client, a friend. Although it's been over 20 years, I have thought about her and apologize for not having followed up on our friendship. Out deepest condolences and behalf of the Disney family and my family to yours. God Bless, RIP Joanie you are not forgotten.
Helen David
October 1, 2019
Kristen, Richie and the Murphy Family,
My heart is breaking for you. She was a wonderful, funny, loving woman who adored her family.
I will miss her smiling face, her friendship, her spirit and our rides to NH for our PEP weekends. PEP will never be the same.
Joanie my friend Rest in Peace
Lynda (Russo) Kelleher
September 30, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Randy and the entire Murphy family on Joan's passing.
May you take comfort in the prayers and support of friends and family. Until you meet again.
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Donna David
September 30, 2019
A beautiful lady with a soul to match.
may she rest in peace
we will all miss you at ATSL
Cherish
Calvin (Caitlyn) Dowell
September 29, 2019
You were such a wonderful caring person it's so hard to believe that you're gone. I love you to the moon and back Noni you always made me feel comfortable and cared about. I will always have such wonderful memories of the time we spent together, you always knew how to make me laugh. I'm so sad to lose you but I hope you're resting peacefully. I'll make sure to eat the 12 grapes at midnight on new years, I'll never forget you Noni. Thank you for everything. Your positivity and soul will continue to spread kindness forever.
Alastair McCabe
September 29, 2019
I was deeply shaken to hear you'd passed so soon after having just gotten to know you. I know our memories are not long lasting, but they mean so much to me. I will cherish my memories of you forever. You knew how to make people feel welcomed, you knew how to light up a room with words alone, and you were so very selfless. I didn't know what to expect when we came to visit, but I know when I left I was excited to see you smiling again.. and to be in your company again. I know we just met, but you were already family to me by the time I'd been there a day. I'll never forget all the recipes and the games you taught me. And I'll never forget the stories you provided for me. Thank you for everything. I am grateful for the presence you provided to this world. I love you, and I miss you.
I am deeply sorry for all of those struggling with this grief right now as well. May you find your memories plentiful, and may you honor her memory with them day after day.
Kathy (O'Brien) Santaniello
September 29, 2019
Iam so saddened and sorry for your loss. I am still in shock and having a hard time accepting it. Joanie was truly an Angel on Earth.
In all the years (63) we spent together she was always happy, funny, thoughtful, full of life, and loving. She loved her children +family very much, they meant so much to her. She was so proud of Richie and Kristen, always talked about their accomplishments.
I have so many great memories;hanging out on the wall on Prospect Hill Lane, sledding down the hills in the project, jumping off the hoppy rock into a pile of leaves, playing relevo and sometimes never being found lol, and the days we hung out with our friends at Prospect Hill.
Isn't it ironic that at one point in our lives we ended up being sister-in-laws.
Later in life I was happy to have Joanie by my side at Frank and mine Wedding.
And I can't forget the fun times at the Murphys Annual Christmas Party. Joanie always had a great smile + warm welcome.
We were always laughing and joking on our phone calls, or at dinner at various restaurants, of course including the Chateau, laughing about something over a glass or two of wine.
Joanie was there for me and my family when my parents passed away. She always went the extra mile to help.
There are so many memories, but some belong to me and Joanie only.
We always ended our phone calls with "I Love You" and "Miss You" since I moved out of state. She was a wonderful, Beautiful person, and I am so lucky to call her my Best Friend.
It breaks my heart that Frank and I can't be there for Joanies wake and funeral, but she knows I love and miss her, and she will forever be in my thoughts and prayers and have a piece of my heart.
My deepest condolences to Richie,Kristen,Janet,Joyce,Fred,Ted,Bob
Love Kathy (O'Brien) and Frank Santaniello. XO
Deborah Chmielewski
September 29, 2019
Dear Joan, you were their Noni. I am their other Nonni, Deb and their GG Ger (my Mom) is heart broken for Calvin and Michael. I am so glad they just saw you and went picking apples! They know they are absolutely loved and supported unconditionally as we help them through their pain and grief over losing you way too soon...Rest In Peace...
Michael Dowell
September 29, 2019
Noni is a truly kind, generous and wonderful soul. I'm just glad I got to see her days before she passed. We went apple picking together, she cooked wonderful food like she always does.. if you make any sweet food in memory of her, please remember to add lots of vanilla.
Noni, I truly mean it when I say all of my fondest childhood memories were spent with you. All the Christmas mornings, Disney, waking up super early and coming in your bedroom to lay next to you as a kid, you will always be a comforting presence in my life. You made me feel safe and loved, no matter what. You were a shoulder to cry on, and you understood enough that I could truly feel you wanted me to be happy and be myself. I want you to be happy too, Noni. I'm sad I couldn't see you long enough, but you're with your mum and sister now, and I just need you to know I'll always love you, appreciate you and support you like you did for me.
Thank you for everything.
<3
Kathy Santaniello
September 28, 2019
I am so saddened and sorry for your loss.
I am still in shock and having a hard time accepting it. Joanie was truly an Angel On Earth.
In all the years (63) we've spent together she always was happy, funny, thoughtful, full of life, and loving. She loved her children and family very much, they meant so much to her. She was proud of Richie and Kristen, always talked about their accomplishments.
I have so many great memories, hanging out on the wall at the projects, sledding down the hill in the projects, playing relevo + sometimes never being found lol, and the days we hung out with our friends up Prospect Hill.
Isn't it ironic that at one point in our lives we ended up being sister-in-laws. Later in life I was happy to have her my side at Frank and my Wedding. And I can't forget the Annual Murphy Christmas party. Joanie always had a great smile and warm welcome.
We were always laughing + joking on our phone calls, or at dinner at different restaurants, of course including the Chateau, laughing about something over a glass or two of wine.
Joanie was there for me and my family when my parents passes away, she always went the extra mile to help. Theres so many more memories, but some belong to me and Joanie only.
We always ended our phone calls or evenings with "I Love You" or "Miss You" since I moved out of state. She was a Wonderful, Beautiful person and I'm so lucky to have her as my Best Friend.
It breaks my heart that Frank and I can't be there for Joanies Wake and Funeral but she knows I Love and Miss her, and she will forever be in my thoughts and prayers and have a piece of my heart.
My Deepest Condolences to Richie,Kristen,Janet,Joyce,Fred,Ted and Bob.
XO
September 28, 2019
John and I are so sorry for your loss..please forgive me I am still in shock and having a hard time finds words. She will truely be missed..thirty five years was not enough time, to have such a beautiful soul, I called my friend..
Bob OBrien
September 27, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in my Prayers,
Joanie, Thank You for your Kindness, your joy for life and your warm greetings.
Thank You for your sense of humor and all the project reunions. Your joy and Grace touch more people than you will ever know!
God Bless!
Paul Garber
September 27, 2019
So sorry to hear about Joan' s passing. I have many wonderful memories of her
from our project days together. She was a loving person with a great heart.
Over the years when I'd run into her it'd be like old times. Condolences to her
wonderful family.
Katherine Enos
September 26, 2019
So sorry for the loss of my cousin. I spoke to her the day before her surgery.
Love you Cuz and I will miss you always
Eileen O'Halloran
September 26, 2019
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. You walked through life with a spirit of kindness and goodness. You are gone too soon. But the love you shared will live on in the hearts of all you knew you.
Elizabeth Beutel
September 25, 2019
A lovely woman, rest in peace Joanie
Gail (Bertrand) Drakos
September 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to Joan's family and close friends she called her family. She was such a great person and she will always be
remembered and held in my heart. She was taken way from us way to soon. I will miss seeing her walking all around town.
❤
Maureen Turmel
September 25, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss may she RIP
Dawn McPhail
September 25, 2019
Richie and Kristen,
No idea where to start. I am so sorry about mom...nothing right about it.
Your mother was an incredible woman with an incredible outlook and infectious laugh. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend and welcomed everyone with a hug and smile. Always.
I know she is walking beside those she loves...and those that love her just as much (if not more) grandpa, grandma, Judy, Danny, Aunt Ann and so many others.
So many great memories..not enough time to list them all.
Much love and admiration,
Dawn Michelle, Bill and Nicky
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