Obituary: Florence M. MacDonald, 87

Florence M. (Heidelman) MacDonald, a 50-year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2013 at her home in Charlestown. She was 87 years old.

Florence was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 8, 1925, a daughter of the late William Heidelman and Sofie (Merz) Heidelman. She grew up in Ridgewood, New York where she attended schools there and graduated high school there.

Florence worked as a legal secretary for Wolf, Greenfield and Sacks Law Offices in Boston for more than 30 years. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, baking, sewing, gardening and traveling to Falmouth.

Florence is the devoted and loving mother of William P. MacDonald and his wife Amanda of Charlestown. She is the wife of John F. MacDonald. She is the sister of the late Sonny Heidelman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Florence’s funeral on Friday, March 15 at 9 a.m. from Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., followed by her funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. at 10 a.m. Interment will be private.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Florence’s name to the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129.