Eloise G. McDonald

Eloise G. McDonald

Eloise McDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Eloise G. McDonald, 82, died November 24, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on March 19, 1943 in Rockland, the daughter of George W. and Lena A. (Lunt) Tainter.

She was a mother, sister, grandmother and Great Grandmother. Eloise enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She treasured each of her children and grandchildren.

She will live on in the memory of the people she left behind daughter Faith Lawford; two granddaughters Dallas L. Smith and husband TJ, Jessica Ward and family; grandson Jeffery R. Lawford and family; sister Marlene Reed and husband Karl. She was predeceased by her parents, daughter Hope D. Cummings, husbands Harold Cummings and Gary McDonald; brothers Alton and George "JR" Tainter.

Private graveside services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com

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