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KATHLEEN MACDONALD Obituary

MacDONALD, Kathleen E. Of Stoneham, formerly of Woburn, Aug. 10. Beloved daughter of the late J. Callan & Helen (McLaughlin) MacDonald. Loving sister of Robert MacDonald of Gardner, Jean Alderson of ME, Carol Lynch of Burlington, Barbara Purdy of ME & the late Elaine Williamson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham Saturday Aug. 16 at 10:00. Relatives and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Kathleen's name to the Melrose Public Library, 69 W. Emerson St., Melrose, MA 02176 Attn: Children's Room. For obit/directions/guestbook mcdonaldfs.com

McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home

Stoneham

781-438-0405

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 11 to Aug. 14, 2014.

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August 5, 2020

I found myself telling a friend a story about Kathy just the other day! When I was distraught because a much loved cat was in a final decline, she offered to take it to its final vet visit. She could see I was not ready, and stepped up as a true friend. I still miss her and think of her often.
Peggy Clark

August 15, 2014

MacDonald girls and Robert--So very sorry to hear of your loss. May Kathy rest in peace with Elaine.

Sincerely, Loretta Carey Schuck

Holly Steiss

August 13, 2014

My very deepest sympathy to Kathy's family and many friends. Kathy was the most caring friend, teacher, human being I know. In her unassuming, compassionate, competent manner she was always there - to help, to laugh & cry with, and to be our "voice of reason." She positively affected many lives from the children she taught to the many friends she made. I will forever cherish the many years of personal and professional friendship I was blessed to have with Kathy.

Joan Solomon

August 13, 2014

Kathy was like a sunny day after the rain. You were always so happy to see her. She cared deeply for her friends as they did for her. I will miss her greatly. My sympathies to her family. Joan Solomon

Peggy Clark

August 12, 2014

I felt so privileged to know Kathy as a friend and colleague during her long teaching career. Her decency, her care for the children she worked with, her energy, and often her wry sense of humor made our work lives richer, fuller, and easier. I was lucky to spend time together, and will miss her always.

August 12, 2014

Carol, Tom and family; My most sincere sympathy. Jean Murphy

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St. Patrick Church

71 Central St., Stoneham, MA

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322 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

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