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Published by Legacy Remembers from May 17 to May 18, 2009.

ALMA J. MacDONALD (nee Gentile), age 85. Beloved wife of the late Alexander; dear mother of Alex MacDonald Jr. (Janice), Sue Knight (John), Kelly MacDonald (Kenny Tomaselli); grandmother of Kara Hamilton (Todd), Melissa (fiance Matthew Seitz) and Emma MacDonald, Johnny Knight, Nina and Gino Tomaselli; great grandmother of Chase Hamilton; sister in law of Catherine Gentile; sister of the late Claria E. Van Breda, Olivia Gray, Hilda Longo, Peter Gentile. Died May 15, 2009. Funeral Service Tuesday May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at BRICKMAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 37433 EUCLID AVE., WILLOUGHBY, where family will receive friends TUESDAY 4-8 P.M. Pastor Jeff Branche of The Master's United Methodist Church officiating. Private burial at Acacia Park Cemetery. Contributions to the American Heart Assn. would be appreciated. www.brickmanbros.com

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May 27, 2009

Lynn Miller posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2009

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May 20, 2009

Bruce Petro posted to the memorial.

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Lynn Miller

May 27, 2009

Dear Alex, Susie and Kelly,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your Mom is a angel now and will always look out for you and love you.
I remember all the family parties in your basement and your Mom's pizza. Your Mom was always the life of the party.
Much Love,

Lynn MacDonald Miller

May 20, 2009

Alex,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you & your family.
Pat & Gianni Bertolone

Bruce Petro

May 20, 2009

Alex:

Hoping that you and family draw closer together during this time. As tough as times like these are with the passing of a loved one, it reminds us all of the value of family and friends. I'm glad that we and many of the other RHHS alumni were able to reunite. I am hoping that we'll be able to continue.

Best Regards,
Bruce and Mary Petro

Jill MacDonald Kelly

May 20, 2009

Dear Alex, Susie and Kelly,
Just know that your mom was a great lady and the wonderful memories you all have will hopefully help you through this time of loss. Your parents are together now, probably planning a MacDonald gathering and Aunt Alma will make her infamous pizza!
Much love!

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Judy Budnar

May 18, 2009

Kelly,

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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