Ellen McDonald Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 4, 2025, at the age of 62, Ellen McDonald of Durham, Connecticut, born in North Haven, Connecticut passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Ellen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ellen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Kiewra and Stanley Kiewra. She is survived by: her husband John McDonald; her siblings, Mike, Karin and Lisa Kiewra; her nieces, Lily, Claire Kiewra and Nina McDonald; and her nephew Jacob LaBine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation, Durham, NC 27715, email: [email protected]. The family has chosen to send donations to Glioblastoma Foundation Donate Now (http://[email protected]).
