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ELIZABETH MCDONALD Obituary

MCDONALD--Elizabeth Ann (nee Johnson), 73, beloved wife for 51 years of Joseph F. McDonald and beloved mother of Alex McDonald, Devin McDonald Vinson, and Molly McDonald. Born in Brooklyn and a long-time resident of Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights, Betty McDonald was a gifted and devoted teacher at Grace Church School who passionately believed in the importance of early childhood education and nurtured the development of so many children in her community. Betty graduated from Mount Holyoke College and earned her masters degree in education from Bank Street. An extraordinary mother, she rejoiced in being a loving and devoted grandmother to Ames, Milo, Mac, Otis, and her brand new Annabel. Betty is also survived by her sister, Joyce Diwan, and her cousin, Lillian Blaschke. Betty was a truly beautiful person in every sense. Her loving and caring nature, her openness and unfailing integrity, and her common-sense intelligence inspired her family, friends, and students. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Friends of Grace Church School [254 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201] for a scholarship fund being set up in her name would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 15, 2012.

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April 18, 2012

To Joe and all the family,
I feel for your loss and will always remember the wonderful times we had together at Mt. Holyoke. Love to you all.
Nan Jones Clarke

April 17, 2012

Molly -
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Diane And Gene

April 17, 2012

Joe and family - Although I didn't know Betty very well,mostly having seen her at law firm functions, I always thought she was an especially good person and would have been a wonderful friend, given the chance. Condolences to all of you. Best, Kathe Bannigan

April 16, 2012

Joe, Alex, Devin and Molly - We will always remember the fun times we had together with you and Betty Ann. Our deepest condolences. Charlie Peet, Penny, Alisa and Amanda

Leena Garg

April 16, 2012

"Joyce, please extend our condolences to Betty's family! May God give strength and courage to you and her family to tide over the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!"
-Ved, Denesh, Leena, Neena, Ashish and others (your family in India)

Manijeh Sabi

April 15, 2012

Joyce,
It must be difficult time for you and your family. I know you were very close to your sister. You are in my thought.

Bob & Loretta Parsons

April 15, 2012

Our thoughts are with you as you mourn Betty's passing and celebrate her life.

April 15, 2012

Our thoughts are with you all, Joe, Alex and Denise, Devin and Molly during this difficult time. We will truly miss Grand Ma Betty.

Sandy, Marie, Sam and Ella

Doris & John Tomer

April 15, 2012

To Joyce, Lillian, Joe, Molly and the rest of Betty's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember and grieve the loss of your sister. cousin, wife, mother and grandmother.

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