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Lillian McDonald Obituary

Lillian E. McDonald September 17, 1936 - April 20, 2011 Plainfield - Lillian E. McDonald, 74, of 114 Putnam Rd. Central Village beloved wife of John McDonald died early Wednesday morning at her home. She was born September 17, 1936 in Warwick, RI. a daughter of the late Donah and Elizabeth (Richardson) Blanchard and had resided in Plainfield for over 40 years. Mrs. McDonald was employed as head of security at the former InterRoyal Corp. and later was self employed as a day care provider. She was a member of the Windham County 4-H Foundation and was a talented artist. Besides her husband she leaves a son and daughter in law, David and Cheryl Bell of Franklin, NH. two daughters and sons in law Kathy and Lucien Casavant of Plainfield, Cally and Thomas Grenier of Punta Gorda, FL; three sisters Barbara, Pat and Joyce; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A celebration of Lillian will be held on Friday at 6:00 P.M. at 4 Spring St., Plainfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Windham County 4-H Foundation 326 Taft Pond Rd. Pomfret Center, CT. 06259.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Apr. 21, 2011.

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David Bell

May 1, 2011

I remember when mom got me some pet turtles, I loved watching them. thanks mom. the times when as a father with my own kids, having coffee and talking with mom were like talking with a friend.

John McDonald

April 24, 2011

I truly am thankfull to all those who came and helped celebrate the life of Lillian. On this Easter morning I feel that somewhere a little girl was born unto the world with strawberry hair a winning smile and the ability to tap dance on rollerskates. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers,

April 24, 2011

I remember, when I was just a kid, there was a tornado coming. Mom took my double-dutch jump rope,tied a part of it around the waists of my brother, sister, and I, and then around herself. She said, "if one goes, we all go. We're staying together no matter what." My brother, Dave, and I are still very close.
Kathy Casavant

April 23, 2011

Thank you to all who attended the celebration of life for my Mom. I enjoyed the stories you told. Kathy Casavant

Janet & Tony Graley

April 21, 2011

We will always remember the delicious spaghetti and meatball dinners she cooked.

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