Obituaries
Brenda J. (Grimm) McDonald
November 05, 2013
Brenda J. (Grimm) McDonald passed away November 5, 2013 with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ray S. Sr. and Victoria Grimm. Brenda was the wife of Charles R. McDonald for 49 years. She was raised on Grimm’s piggery where she had her pony, Snowball.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her two sons, Ray McDonald and Todd McDonald, husband of Lois; Three grandchildren, Justine, Ray, and Amber (whom she raised); three great grandchildren, William, Chiara, and Rachel. She is also survived by a sister Peggy, and three brothers, Ray, Dennis and Terry and a beloved Aunt Angie and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda L. McDonald.
She was a very loving mother, wife, friend, grandmother, and sister.
Brenda was of the Catholic faith.
She worked as a notary public at the former G & R Auto Salvage.
She loved walking around her neighborhood, shopping, reading anything about the Kennedy family, the Walton’s, and Elvis music. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Cheryl Deitrich and her family for all their love and support. They would like to also thank all family and friends for their love and support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602 with Rev. Norman Hohenwarter as Celebrant. Interment in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster. Omit flowers. Donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603 or Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
November 13, 2013
Our condolences to Charles McDonald, and to the entire Grimm family.
Steve and Elliott Rubin
November 09, 2013
Peggy I am so sorry for your loss.Let family & friends help you through this difficult time. We are praying for all the family. Esther & Jim Linville
November 08, 2013
Prayers of sympathy for all of you .May you all find comfort in the many happy memories that you carry in your hearts.Ted, Whitney, Corrine &Huntyr Strubel
November 08, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Blessings, Jorge and Deborah Santiago
November 08, 2013
Dearest Brenda…..I always loved you….you always were so very special to me…ever since childhood you were one of my favorite “older” cousins 🙂 Always so very loving and fun. You were always so thoughtful sending cards just to say, “thinking of you and praying for you” a simple gesture on your behalf but so monumental on ours…..The world has lost a bright star when God’s angels ushered you home to the loving embrace of God……but I know you will be shining down on all of us…and your spirit will be forever with your loved ones…
Love, Rachel
November 07, 2013
We will all miss you and your entertaining outlook on life, Aunt Brenda. You never failed to give us all something to smile about. We are proud of your strength and courage, and we will see you again some day.
Love, Brian and Dot
November 07, 2013
Charles, Ray, and Todd,
my condolences to you and your families. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Love,
Sue Cooke Shorter
November 07, 2013
THE MCDONALD AND GRIMM FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. ROGER AND KELLY HENRY
November 07, 2013
My one great memory of Brenda was, she always stuck up for the under dog. She always had compassion for the ones that people picked on. I have other memories too, but this is the one that I always remember. We were together at our 50th class reunion, in August, and had a wonderful time. Our general section girls, all sat together, reminisced and laughed together. I am so glad she came to the reunion. The Lord knew it was meant to be. As I said to Peggy at Linda’s funeral, “your mother raised nice children”. The strife is oe’r, the battle is won. May you rest in the arms of our Lord and Saviour.
- Services
- Friday, November 08, 2013
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- St. Anne's Catholic Church
- 929 N. Duke St.
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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