Doris R. MacDonald

Doris R. MacDonald obituary, Cranston, RI

Doris R. MacDonald

Doris MacDonald Obituary

Published by Quinn Funeral Home - Warwick on Aug. 13, 2013.
MacDonald, Doris R., (Fishlock), 101, a retired clerk for the State of RI, passed away August 13, 2013 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald MacDonald and a daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Wilson) Fishlock. Doris was a member of the Edgewood Congregational Church. She is survived by one daughter, Elaine Johnson; four granddaughters, Deborah Davis, Pamela Craig, Karlene Rogers and Sharron Tyrell; five great grandchildren, ten great great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Roy, Hazel, Arthur, Marjorie, Barbara, and Alan. Her funeral will be held Friday, August 16, at 11 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick followed by a service in the Edgewood Congregational Church, Broad Street, Cranston at noon. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimers Assoc., 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 will be appreciated.

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