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1934

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2017

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Elizabeth MacDonald Obituary

Elizabeth Ann (Dugas) MacDonald, age 82, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on October 18, 2017 at home. Wife of the late Malcolm J. MacDonald. Loving mother of Sharon Stodel and husband Steven of Fla., Joy Finegan and husband Tom of Scituate, Sandy MacDonald of Cohasset, Michael MacDonald of Attleboro, Barbara Backer and husband Dietmar of Norton, and Dave MacDonald and wife Chrissy of Attleboro. Sister of the Joe Bob Dugas and his late wife Marion of Texas, George Dugas and his wife Nancy of Fla., Diane Winter of Fla., and Delia Sherry and husband Jack of Ariz. Loving grandmother of Jason, Alexandra, Tom, Carol, Greg, Jon, Adam, Abby, Tanya and Cheri. Beloved great-grandmother of Maylin. Elizabeth grew up in Boston and Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth High School. She was a voracious reader for her entire life and enjoyed her career as a home health aide with Norwell VNA. Services for Elizabeth are private. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor her may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA. 02370. For an online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 781-383-0200

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Published by The Cohasset Mariner from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, 2017.

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Ginny Collins

November 5, 2017

Joyce - reaching out with thoughts and prayers. Looking back over the years with many fond memories of fun times when we were growing up. Ginny collins

Ginny Collins

November 5, 2017

Joyce - reaching out to send thoughts and prayers. We had many a fun time while growing up and I have fond memories of that time and all your family. Ginny Collins

Dr and Mrs Robert Chasen

October 29, 2017

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

October 29, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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