RUMFORD – Harriett A. MacDonald, 74, of Rumford, began her eternal journey Tuesday afternoon, March 23, 2010, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with her family by her side.
She was born April 29, 1935 in Massachusetts, a daughter of Delores and Hazel (Frawley) Boutin. She received her education in Deerfield, N.H. schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she worked outside of the home at Montgomery Ward, Food Town, Save More, McDonald’s and for a brief time at Shop ‘N Save.
She was a former member of the Eagles, the Snowshoe Club, The American Legion and the Rumford VFW. She enjoyed eating out, baking, shopping, giving to many charities, and collecting butterflies. Of all of her interests and activities, being a mother and a grandmother topped the list. She was the biological mother of two, but a mother to all.
She was the strongest and most loving person her family knew.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John ‘Norman’ MacDonald of Rumford; one son, Scotty MacDonald and his companion Pammy Whittier of Canton; one daughter, Jeanne MacDonald and her companion Jim Austin of Rumford; two brothers: Lionel Koss and his wife, Kay, of Lewiston and Clayton Boutin and his wife, Rosie of California; a sister-in-law, Arita Zitoli of Rumford; three grandchildren, her pride and joy: Colin MacDonald, Gage Welch and Anthony MacDonald. She was predeceased by six siblings: Marie, Claire, Lewis, Marilyn, Bobby and Jeanne.
Family and friends are invited to attend memorial visitation on Tuesday evening, March 30, 2010, from 6-8 PM at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 42 Weld Street, Dixfield. Public Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, March 31 at 11 AM from St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford. Burial at St. John’s Cemetery, Rumford. Those who wish may give remembrance gifts to the Shriner’s 11 Blossom St. Boston, MA. 02215. Condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.
