Betty C. MacDonald Obituary (1939 - 2021)

Betty C. (OHara) MacDonald, age 82, a resident of Groton, passed away at Rivercourt Residences in Groton on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of C. Fraser (Bud) MacDonald with whom she enjoyed 60 years of marriage. She was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada on March 22, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Florence (MacLeod) OHara. Betty was born in New Glasgow and raised in Trenton, Nova Scotia where she met the love of her life whom she married in 1961. Immediately after the ceremony they drove to the states first stopping in Chelmsford where they liked it so much, they stayed for 25 years. When Bud founded his business in 1978, she began a career as the company bookkeeper that lasted for 16 years until she retired to become a full time Gramma. After 25 years in Chelmsford, Betty and Bud moved to Westford where they resided for 20 years before finally moving to Tyngsboro. Betty was very active in the communities in which she resided. Betty was a longtime volunteer at Byam School in Chelmsford and Lowell General Hospital and was a member of the Golden Chain Garden Club, the Westford Garden Club and the Red Hatters Club. Betty was proud of her Canadian heritage and equally proud of becoming a United States citizen in 1994, but nothing made her prouder than each and every member of her family. In addition to her loving husband, Betty is survived by her son Steve and his wife Stacy of Westford as well as her son Tim of Worcester. She is survived by 4 grandchildren Alexis, Lindsay, Alec & Aidan whom she loved more than life itself. Betty is also survived by her sisters Shirley Urquhart and Frances McCarron as well as many nieces and nephews especially Lynn Murdock and Brenda White who were more like sisters to her. The family would like to acknowledge the caring staff at RiverCourt Residences and her personal caregivers (Pearls girls) as well as Jack Whelan who were all so instrumental in making her long battle with Alzheimers disease more tolerable. Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to a local charity of your choice. Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately.