| Location | Glasgow |
| Age | 59 years |
| Date of Birth | 23/06/1948 |
| Date of Death | 09/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,786 since 22/11/2007 |
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Mary McDonald
9/11/07
59 years old
Glasgow
*Please only add photgraphs of Mary McDonald to avoid being upset when they are removed*
She was born Mary but known as Marie, everyone who knew her, knew of her love for Elvis and he had
no songs about Mary but he did Marie so she had everyone call her Marie. Below is the Eulogy my
friend Mazza wrote for her to be read out at the chapel and it was so perfect I am going to put it
here also.
There are so many people who wanted to say what Marie meant to them. So we have put together a few
words, from all her friends and family about Marie and what she means to us.
Marie lived for her family. She loved her grandchildren, and was devoted to her brother Danny. Yet
she still found time to touch the lives of so many people around her, from her own friends old and
new, to all of us who found a home from home at Maries house whenever we needed it.
Marie has been taken from us before any of us expected but no one can say that she didn't live her
life to the full.
She was the life and soul of the party, always making people laugh. Even when it was at her own
expense, but if we start telling funny stories involving Marie we could be here all day.
Marie was a great friend to have. She was the kind of person who appreciated the little thoughts,
and things in life. No-one who heard her shouting 'ah, ya beauty' opening every present at
Christmas time could doubt that. She kept a lifetime of mementos, keepsakes and memories from
family and friends. There was barely a space on her wall that wasn't covered with photographs of
her family, much to her kid's embaressment. She always had room for Elvis of course.
She was a wonderful person, someone who could speak her own mind if she needed to but who would also
be there for anyone who needed her. Whether for a place to stay, a listening ear or a helping
hand.
We can't explain why she has gone, but what we do know is that she will be sadly missed, and our
memories of her will bring a smile to our faces and be treasured for a long time to come.
*Please only add photgraphs of Mary McDonald to avoid being upset when they are removed*
Marie R.I.P
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a 1,000 winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled light
I am the soft star that shines at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there; I did not die.
hi
hi mum just passing and saying love you n miss you soo much xmas has been and gone new years eve tomorrow it really isnt the same without you love to you always tracy
if you seen or are with my traceyanne do me a favour give her a kiss n cuddle and tell her its from her mummy n daddy and tell her we love and miss her sooooooooooooo much we really do
im in tears as i write this i miss you soo much mum just wish you were here love you always mum tracy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Merry christmas
Hi mum its2.47am as i write this im just in its christmas eve i wish you were here with us to celebrate especially it being baby shawnpaul's first christmas have a good one werever you are and whatever your doing love always tracy n family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yesterday
Hi mum we took kids to see santa at the wee chapel xmas fayre yesterday baby shawnpaul kept staring at santa staceyanne wasnt too sure wee paul was fine
im sure u were watching them
i miss u soo much mum it hurts so much not having u here it really does
this time of yr is so hard with out you
love tracy xxxxxxxxx
Today
Hi mum was out today with charlotte and we seen these gorgeous wee elvis bears as soon as it started playing the music i thought of u right away i was crying in the middle of the bloody shop love u always mum tracy xxxxxxxxxx
Tonight
Hi mum forgot to say were all going to george square tonight for the xmas lights big switch on taking the 2 babies so it should be good im taking both cameras with me so ill upload pics for u let u see them at tree n that im sure youll be watching them from up above
love you tracy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Staceyanne
Hi mum yesterday as u know was baby staceyanne's 2nd birthday it hurt not having you here to celebrate with us having our pictures taken together etc im sure you were round about us you loved having pictures taken ill upload pics for u
rest in peace mum love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Internment
A year has passed and we have managed to fulfil your final written wishes and had your ashes placed alongside your parent's remains.
As you stated in your wishes, only family members whom you named & wanted there were present, as were some close friends who knew you.
As you didn't foresee Tara, your dog, dying in the past year we took the opportunity to place her with you as both Lorraine and I think that is what you would have wanted.
Although it has been a year it only seems like yesterday that Lorraine and I were told the bad news however we will continue to endeavour to ensure that the instructions you left behind are kept to as much as we can & will never tire of re-telling stories about you and your unique, often comical, approach to life.
Rest in eternal peace.
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