Joyce E. Macdonald

MACDONALD, Joyce E. of Brighton, formerly of Belmont,  entered into rest on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  She was 79 years of age.    Born in Boston, Joyce lived in Brighton for the last 15 years. She worked as a clerk in various offices and was still employed at the time of her death.  Daughter of the late Philip and Edith M. (Reynolds) Macdonald.  Dear and devoted sister of Laurence P. Macdonald and his wife, Janet of Belmont.  Loving aunt of Bruce Macdonald and his wife, Julie of Ipswich, Charles Macdonald and his wife, Pamela of Lynn, Lauren Macdonald-Rathbun and her husband, Abe of Irving and Mary Warchal and her husband, Thomas of Webster.  Devoted great aunt of Malcolm, Shannon and Colleen Macdonald, Caroline and Charles B. Macdonald, Joseph, Kayleigh, Noah, Lukas, Grace and Faith Rathbun and Amanda and Ryleigh Warchal. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Joyce’s memory to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 would be sincerely appreciated.  www.swdfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements by:  Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home, Belmont.

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