Ann L. MacDonald

1936 - 2017

MacDonald

Ann L. age 81, of Northville, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2017. She was born September 21, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan; daughter of J. Lewis and Dorothea (nee Richardson) Woodruff. During the summer of her college years while working on Mackinac Island she met the love of her life Judge John E. MacDonald. On June 8, 1958 she graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Music and on June 21, 1958 Ann and John were married. She was an accomplished pianist and played at church as well as many other venues. She enjoyed teaching music at several public schools and senior living facilities. Ann was a devoted member of Ward Presbyterian church for 38 years. She was also a member of the Northville Garden Club and truly appreciated the beauty of flowers. Although classical music was one of her most passionate interests outside of her family, over the years she also enjoyed modeling in fashion shows, cooking, fine dining and traveling. She was a world traveler and also enjoyed many trips all over the United States; visiting 49 of the 50 states. Ann was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband John; her children, Tom (Karen) MacDonald, Dave (Lori) MacDonald, and Susan (Michael) Magante; her brother Larry (Peggy) Woodruff; her grandchildren, Anne (Danny) O'Connor, John E. MacDonald II, Shari (Michael) Marchbanks, Thomas MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and David Magante; and her great grandchild Everett O'Connor. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service was held Wednesday at Ward Presbyterian Church. Rev. Doug Thompson officiated the service. She was laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Hess Scholarship Fund, Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 or the Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075. Please share condolences at casterlinefuneralhome.com