Carol A McDonald

Carol Ann McDonald, born on December 22, 1938, in Winchendon, Massachusetts, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 19, 2026. Carol was a devout believer; her faith in the Lord and Savior was the cornerstone of her life. She was a beacon of love and compassion, ever supportive to those around her. Her warm presence will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones.

Carol spent the majority of her professional life in banking, serving her community as a dedicated Bank Teller until her retirement. She was an outstanding mother and, to her children, the greatest mother on earth. Her love for her family was unrivaled, and she always found peace at Wells Beach, her personal sanctuary. Carol took pleasure in the simple things, especially laundry.

Carol is survived by her loving children, Michael McDonald and his wife Mary, Shawne McDonald and her husband Anthony Racette, Erin Sawyer, Brendan McDonald, her beloved grandchildren, Nicholas McDonald, Sarah Homon, Edye Sawyer, Brayden McDonald, Brooklyn McDonald, and her cherished great-granddaughter, Hazel Fortney. She also leaves her siblings, Pauline Daigle and Donald Patria Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Blanche Patria.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, located at 343 Central Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 01475. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place at 12:45 pm at the Calvary Cemetery on Glenallen Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 01475.

Carol's family would like to extend a very special thank you to all the staff of Alliance Health at Baldwinville for the care she received while she resided there.

We invite you to share your memories of Carol and upload photos to the memorial page to celebrate the love and joy she brought into our lives.

Flowers can be sent, or memorial contributions can be made to the Activity Fund at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Winchendon, MA