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WESTHAMPTON – Aline (Patenaude) MacDonald, 81, of Westhampton, passed away March 22, 2022.
She was born in Northampton, the daughter of Marcial and Rita (Thisdale) Patenaude. She attended Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, Northampton.
She enjoyed devoting time to her family, crocheting, baking, and painting ceramics.
She and her husband Gordon “Butch” MacDonald of 58 years made their home in Westhampton since 1963. Gordon passed away in 2016.
Aline is survived by; three sons, Robert MacDonald and wife Nance, Raymond MacDonald, all of Westhampton, and Roy MacDonald and wife Dede of South Hadley; a sister Irene Archambault and five grandchildren, 2 great grand children.
Aline was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Patenaude and one grandson, David MacDonald.
Calling hours will be Saturday, April 2, from 10 to 12 noon at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Easthampton.
Memorial gifts in Aline's memory may be given to MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130, or The Pascommuck Trust, in care of the Children's Memorial, P.O. Box 806, Easthampton, MA 01027. www.mitchellcofuneralhome.com
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