Birth date: Jul 3, 1929 Death date: Jul 2, 2018
Ann McDonald died on Monday, July 2, 2018 one day shy of her 89th birthday. She was the oldest of 4 children born to Thomas McGuire and Ann McGuire McDonagh. Ann was known to many as a friend but to most people as “Nana.” She enjo Read Obituary
Miss you so muchmuch so much momu so much mom
I miss you Mom
Finally Home
by Jamie Zahradnik-Williams
A beautiful mind that first thought of me
A womb that kept me safe
A smile that exploded
The first time she saw my face
Loving arms that cradled me
Gentle hands that brushed my hair
A contagious, vibrant laugh
That still lingers in the air
Two lips that kissed my banged up knees
And wiped away my tears
A tongue that prayed continuously
Through all my childhood years
Approving eyes that watched me dance
That never missed a show
Ears that listened to all my hurts
Advice that helped me grow
A faith that helped me spread my wings
Her spirit made me strong
Encouragement that made me brave
That helped me write my song
The greatest mom, my truest friend
I wish I could see your smile
Still, today my heart leaps with joy
Because I had you for a while
Fifty-six years, spent and gone
A life that briefly touched my own
A smile on her Savior’s face
A soul that’s finally home
The woman always had juice :) Every time I went over to her house, she would yell from the kitchen "Hey Tiff, Lynds, Steve UGH Amanda, what juice do you want ? I got apple, and orange and mango boisenberry......." She rarely got our names correct on the first try :)
Every time I see a crazy mix of juices, I think of her and smile.
She was always looking out for us, always protecting. I remember driving with her and feeling my life in danger (lol) Every time she turned a corner and someone was pulling out in front of her , she would yell "Stay there you asshole!!!". I'm not going to lie, I say it silently now too. And I smile every time.
I'm proud to have known her. I will miss her smile. I will miss her laugh. And I will miss her tight hugs around the neck. Bushel and a peck, my sweet Nana. I love you.
Amanda Waters
One of my favorite memories was of Nana on Halloween dressed as the evil queen with a mini snow white on her lap and seven goofy looking dwarves trailing behind. I still can't believe with the power combo of Kennedy and Nana we didn't win. It was a fix! But a nice fun memory.
I have many fond memories of Mrs. McDonald and the family when we lived in NJ and I would visit Madison Park. She did keypunch from home then and was always so welcoming with that great smile and warm disposition. Will never be forgotten.
“I cannot say good-bye to those whom I have grown to love, for the memories we have made will last a lifetime and never know a good-bye.”
To be love like Nana was , by her family , is to have lived a wonderful life.
To Linda, Peter, Tiffany, Lyndsay , Steven and extended family we send our love. May all of the many memories (especially the colorful ones...) give you peace and comfort.
Love ,
Neil, Michele & Jack
