Phyllis Eleanor MacDonald
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Phyllis Eleanor MacDonald, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday March 8th, 2021 at the Bel-Air
Nursing Home in Goffstown, NH. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Manchester, NH, the daughter of
William and Mildred (Bryant) Jones. She was married to Daniel Joseph MacDonald who passed away in
1994.
Phyllis attended local schools, graduated from Manchester Central High School and attended the
University of New Hampshire. She went on to work as a telephone operator for the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company until her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed spending time with family
and friends as well as traveling throughout her life. Retiring to Florida in 1989, she continued to enjoy
life with more trips and cruises with the many new friends she came to know in Florida. She enjoyed
spending summers at Rye Beach, opening her place to all for many gatherings.
She is survived by her son William MacDonald of Dover NH and daughter Jane Steckowych and her
husband, Lee Steckowych of Goffstown NH. She leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Anne and Peter
Steckowych as well as a niece and nephews. She was also pre-deceased by her brother David Jones.
The Family would like to thank the Bel- Air Nursing Home for the wonderful care and compassion they
had for Phyllis during her time spent there.
A graveside service will be held on Monday March 15 1pm at the St. Joseph Cemetery 65 Old Bedford
Road Bedford, NH 03110. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit
www.frenchandrising.com