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Donna MacCarthy Obituary
On December 31, 2004, DR. DONNA LYNN MacCARTHY of Ashburn, VA, passed away at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of Steve O. MacCarthy; devoted mother of Missy and Will; sister of Howard (Debbie) Barber of Liberty, NC, Alice Barber of Elgin, IL, Kristen Andersen (fiance Eric Stanley) of Ashburn, VA and daughter of the late Howard Barber and the late Mary Andersen. Friends and family will be received from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2005, at the COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA. A short, children's-only service will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 4 p.m. in the Asbury Hall at Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 West Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176, followed by a memorial service in the sanctuary at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to Leesburg UMC Children's Ministry or to The MacCarthy Fund via The Upward Bound Foundation, 12008 Great Elm Dr., Potomac, MD 20854.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna MacCarthy
Elizabeth Ende
June 14, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. MacCarthy's death when I called to make an annual appt yesterday. She was a great doctor. Someone you really felt like you could talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Claudia Offutt Banks
January 28, 2005
To the Family of Dr. MacCarthy,
I just learned today of Donna's passing when I took my husband to see Dr. Horne. She became my doctor a couple of years ago, and I immediately could see that she was just a wonderful human being. My daughter and I both felt comfortable and at ease with her, as her warmth and friendliness were apparent from the moment we met.
I hope it will give you some measure of comfort to know how much she enjoyed talking about the joy she felt in being a wife and mother. We will truly miss her as she exemplified the qualities that everyone looks for in a doctor.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to you.
Sincerely,
Claudia Offutt Banks
Frank and Kathleen Greco
January 8, 2005
Steve, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Missy and Will. Give the kids, and yourself, a hug for us. We can't even imagine what you are going through. Kathy, Frank and Andrew
Bob & Shirley Harms
January 8, 2005
A beautiful niece, wife and mother. She made a difference that will be everlasting in our memory.
Carry on the memory Steve. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
stephen harms
January 6, 2005
Steve, Missy & Will, My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Carol Earnest
January 3, 2005
I knew Donna only briefly from a women's circle. In that time, she left an impression of strength, determination and deep love for her family. She had a bright, loving spirit. I know her light will live on with her family and friends. In deepest sympathy, Carol
Brooke and Lee Kolosna
January 3, 2005
We are so very sorry to hear this news. Our love to Steve. We had good times with you and Donna at the beach.
Marilyn Smith
January 3, 2005
Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and you during this time. May you find comfort from God the comforter.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort." 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.
Reggie and Marilyn Smith
Lynne & Jim White
January 3, 2005
From the very first time we met Donna, she made us feel like we were old friends. And no matter how many months, or even years, went by, it was so easy to just pick up where we left off. Thank you, Steve, for bringing Donna into our lives. We're just so heartbroken that she was only able to share your life for such a brief time. All our love, Lynne and Jim
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Bob Elliott
January 2, 2005
My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy & Matthew Zurasky
January 2, 2005
To Donna- our good friend. We love you. May God grant your family healing and peace.
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