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Francis McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 13, 2009.

MCDONALD, FRANCIS "FRANK", Deacon Francis "Frank" Lawrence McDonald, 74, of Umatilla died on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Frank moved to Umatilla with his wife in 1981 from Orlando. After 35 faithful years of service to Lockheed Martin as Program Manager, Frank retired from the company. In 1997 Frank was ordained by the
Orlando Catholic Diocese as a Deacon and served in that capacity at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church since that time. Not only did Frank serve his community but his country as well. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Francis is survived by his loving wife, Judy; son Larry (Liz) of Wareham, MA; daughters, Jeanne Lloyd of Eustis, FL Wendi (Joe) Chesmer of Pulaski, PA and sons, Marc Ely of Eustis, FL, Bruce Ely of Or-
lando, FL and grandchildren, Sarah, Brian, Joey and Leigh. Frank was a cornerstone of strength to his community and family-forever loved by all and never forgotten. The family will receive friends from 3-5PM Sunday, February 15, 2009 at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis with a Wake service beginning at 5PM
Sunday. A Mass service will be held 4PM, Monday at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and a Committal Service will be held at 10AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Umatilla Cemetery. Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla.

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Michael Young

March 3, 2009

Sonny, as we knew him, wasn't just my mother's beloved cousin, but a true gentleman, a friend, and a man of faith. He is greatly missed by my entire family.

Rona Stephens Mohrenne

February 22, 2009

Frank was a wonderful help when my husband passed away. He and his wife Judy were heading up the bereavement ministry at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and they helped my family plan the funeral. It was a very hard time, but their kindness and support helped ease the burden of making the arrangements. Frank will be deeply missed his family and by everyone his life touched.

Jim Ness

February 15, 2009

Judy and family, I share your sense of loss of this good man, whom I had the pleasure to know and work with for many years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie Evans

February 13, 2009

I did not know Frank but I have the privlage to know his son Larry. Your family will be in our prayers.

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William Cavins

February 13, 2009

I fondly recall the times we spent with Judy and Frank during Pastoral Ministries and times we shared as Roman Catholic deacons. He will be missed. I will remember him at mass this weekend.

SHANNON MOSLEY

February 13, 2009

I remember Frank from when I use to work at Dr. Manley's. He was a very nice man. He was truly wonderful animal lover. He will be missed.

Tony Gilbert

February 13, 2009

This only tells part of the story. To those of us who knew him as coach in our younger days we will always appreciate the time he took to help us on the football field. To his family I pray for God's peace to be real in your heart and thank you for sharing your family with the rest of us.

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