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Barbara Mcdonald Obituary
Mrs. McDonald was born on June 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Ruth A. and Judson Dodge of Isleboro, Maine. After graduating from Isleboro High School, she spent many years in Rockland, Maine.
Mrs. McDonald married Armand J. Rust and moved to Shirley. After his passing she married Kenneth C. McDonald and they enjoyed 20 wonderful years together.
She worked for many years at the George Frost Company in Shirley and the H.H. Scott Company in Maynard. After her retirement in 2004 she worked part time at Adesa Car Auction in Concord. She was a member of the Shirley Golden Ages.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald and Gail Rust of Shirley, Stuart and Christina Rust of Leominster, a stepson Kenneth and his wife Tina McDonald of Shirley, two sisters, Hattie Carlton of Shirley, Mattie Barnes of Rockland, Maine; her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Angela Drew, Tracy, Melissa, Shawn Rust, Patrick and Ernie Westover all of Shirley, Michael and Courtney Denning of Leominster, Adam Kapous of Braintree and Christopher Locke of Rockland, Maine; her great grandchildren MacKenzie, Madison, and Morgan Drew; Dawn, Matthew, and Jacob McDonald all of Shirley and Anthony Rust of Leominster; her beloved friend and pet, her cat, Minnie Me. Also, several nieces, nephew, “adopted” grandchildren of the neighborhood and extended family, and many wonderful friends and acquaintances over the years.
She was predeceased by her husbands, her daughter, Linda Rust of Shirley, her sisters Dorothy Dyer and Mildred Steele, three brothers, Herbert, Judson Jr. and Oren Dodge all of Rockland, Maine, two step children James McDonald of Tampa, Fla. and Marjorie Locke of Rockland, Maine.
MCDONALD -- Calling hours are 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the T. J. Anderson & Sons Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd.( Rte 2A) Ayer. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. McDonald’s name to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, City of Brookline, MA 02445-7226 Attn: Contribution Services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Mcdonald
Chris Rust
December 5, 2007
Well it has been a few weeks and we are still trying to get through each day. Just wanted to tell you how much we miss you! We love you GRAM!
Chris and Stu
Michele
November 30, 2007
Chrissy and Stu,
I was sooooooo very sorry to learn about the passing of Gram. If I had known I would have been there. She was a wonderful person, quite the spitfire!(I would have used the term "Hot ticket" but some one else beat me to it.) Hold on to all the wonderful memories and find comfort in them.
Love yas,
Christie, Jamie and Sadie Richard/Hippler Family
November 13, 2007
Stu, Chris and family: Although I haven't seen you all in a very long time....I would like to send you my sympathies. Gram was a wonderful person and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you in his loving arms during your time of grief.
Shelly & David
November 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Rust
November 12, 2007
Gram,
You will be missed by all of us, and I love you very much. You have no idea what a wonderful person you are and you now get to be with grandpa! I love you more than words can explain and I will take care of my Dad, I PROMISE!!! love you gram! xoxo
Donn Hill
November 12, 2007
Tracy and family :
Sorry for the loss of your "Gram"..
Your sadness right now will be replaced with warm and funny memories, that you will all share forever.
Susan and I have gladly sent a little contribution to the Jimmy Fund in your Gram's name.
Love you ... love you, MORE !!
Donn
P.S. This is the second time I've tried to "sign" this Guest Book - hope I get it right, this time !!
Linda Donaldson
November 12, 2007
She was such a "hot ticket". Her laughter will ring in my memory.
May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.
May all the angels rejoice in her humor and her love.
In Faith,
Gram and Stu
Chris Rust
November 12, 2007
we recently took Gram camping with us and I thought this was such a wonderful picture of her that I would share with all.
Jonathan Janaitis
November 12, 2007
Hi, Stu & Chris. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of mourning. I was blessed to have made the acquaintance of your mother and know what a wonderful person she was.
Donna and Walter Hickman
November 12, 2007
Stu, Chris, and the entire family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Barbara (Gram). She was a beautiful person and will be missed. If you need anything......
Chris Rust
November 12, 2007
Gram:
You have been gone for a few days and the hole in my heart keeps getting bigger and bigger. You are one of the people in my life that I will never forget! You have lived with me for 10 1/2 years and I would never change any minute of that. I love you and miss you more than words can say, but as you always said life goes on and hoe about those Redsox!
Beth Barnes
November 11, 2007
Stu and Bum, Aunt Barbara will be missed by us in Rockland as well...Hope we can all get together in the future Love ya Your Cousins in Rockland Maine.....
Beth & Butch
Bethany Legros
November 11, 2007
Stuart,Kris and the entire family.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of Barbara for your recent loss. Our prayers are with you. May your memories of Barbara be cherished forever and offer comfort at this time.
Denise and Nicholas Snow
November 10, 2007
Stu, Chris, Bumm, Gail and families, We will miss "Gram" very much. I will miss being told I need a tan, and watching a red sox game with her. She meant alot to me and Nicholas. We will miss her and you are all in our thoughts everyday. We are proud to say we were part of Grams Family. We love you.
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