McDONALD, MARY V. - It is with great sadness that the family of Mary V. McDonald of Fredericton announces her passing at York Manor, in Fredericton, NB on May 03, 2012. Mary was a devoted mother, sister and grandmother. She was a very caring and compassionate woman to her family and friends. Born in Saint John, NB on February 25, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Alice (Murphy) Gallant. She is survived by her daughters, Bridget McDonald, of Fredericton and Patricia McDonald, of Durham Bridge; son, William McDonald; brother, Donald Coholan (Juliette), of Saint John; granddaughters, Arron Weeks, of Saint John and Allison McDonald, of Quispamsis; great grandsons, Cole Weeks, of Saint John and Jonah Michael Soucy, of Quispamsis and sister-in-law, Theresa Gallant. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her son, Michael McDonald (1992) and brother, Joseph Gallant (2011).
The Funeral service was celebrated on Saturday, May 05, 2012 at Castle Funeral Home. Interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Both in Saint John. Donations in Mary’s memory could be made to Muscular Dystrophy or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online Condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com