Shirley Marie McDonald

I was sorry to read, recently, of the passing of Shirley McDonald. I became acquainted with her whilst working at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg where I once served as a docent. I was, also, distantly related to her husband, Joe.
She was a fine cook/chef whose creations were not only attractive but equally delicious! Someone mentioned in an obit that she was non complaining-they were right. I never heard her complain about anything. She would, instead, show an enigmatic smile. I always wondered what was going on behind it?
Upon the loss of their son and, later her husband, Joe(both way too soon) she just kept on "keeping on".
I would, sometimes, enjoy a visit with her when she was on the front desk at the "Remington" and I was visiting Ogdensburg. I shall miss those visits.
Shirley, wherever your spirit now resides-keep on "keeping on".
I'm sorry that we won't be visiting anymore.