Frances L. McDonald Obituary

The world bids farewell to Frances L. McDonald of Gaylord, Michigan, born in Newport, Vermont, departing on September 13, 2024 at the age of 82. Frances leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Benware and Beulah Benware (Sweet); her husband Lawrence R. McDonald; and her brothers, David and Gary Benware.

She is survived by: her children, Lawrence McDonald (Denise), Tina Rinkel (Craig), Todd McDonald (Laurie) and Richard McDonald (Tina); her grandchildren, Dustin McDonald (Stephanie), Mellisa McDonald (Adam), Bryan Kent (Tiffany), Aaron Kent, James Wheeler, Alex Nichols (Claire), Nick Nichols (Amy), LeAnne Lesosky (Andrew), Brandi Slivinski and Tiffany Young (Ian); and her brothers, Harold and Jerald Benware. She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grandvue Medical Care Facility, 1728 S. Peninsula Road, East Jordan, MI 49727.