Donna Jean (Craig) MacDonald passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 30th 1947 in Boston, MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ella V. Craig of Chelsea, Nova Scotia, and the late Donald G. Craig of Mapleton, ME. Donna grew up in Roxbury/Mission Hill, MA, where she formed lifelong values of resilience, loyalty, and devotion to family.

Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life centered around family, laughter, and tradition. She was the proud mother of Greg MacDonald and his wife, Sharon, of Hanson, MA; Glenn MacDonald and his wife, Nicole, of Raynham, MA; Melissa Wilson and her husband, Keith, of Hanson, MA; Donna Grace MacDonald of Whitman, MA; and the late Joy MacDonald. Also, stepmother to Richard MacDonald and his wife, Nicole, of Pembroke, MA; Stephen MacDonald and his wife, Shaina, of Weymouth, MA; and the late Scott MacDonald.

She was the cherished grandmother of Nicholas MacDonald and his girlfriend Xiomara Moreta, Cameron MacDonald and his wife Meghan, Hannah MacDonald, Brenna and Mitchell Wilson, Braden Anderlionis, Kaycee Dunn, Jacob and Shane MacDonald. Loving "Nonna" to Samantha, Sean, Kaitlyn, Rickie, Riley, Reagan, and Rorey MacDonald. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Isla Marcelino.

Donna was predeceased by her siblings Robert Craig and Linda Gorham, and her nephew Daniel Gorham. She is survived by her nephew John Gorham and is also survived by many more Nieces and Nephews.

She held lifelong friendships close to her heart, especially with Geraldine Demarino of Stoughton, MA and Jeannette King of Whitman, MA. Donna also embraced the entire MacDonald family as her own hosting and running countless gatherings that became treasured traditions - including the infamous Labor Day cookouts and the beloved MacDonald Family Christmas parties which proudly continues to this day. She especially loved Easter and took great joy in preparing special Easter egg hunts each year for both her adult children and grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished forever. She also loved getting the family together to dance in the kitchen filling her home with music, laughter, and joy.

Donna was blessed with neighbors on Forest Street who became more like family, especially Brenda and Mickey Smith, always watching over her with care and kindness. Professionally, she was known as a dedicated and respected manager for the Sears Service Center and Sears retail store for many years where her strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment earned the admiration of coworkers and customers alike.

Above all, Donna had a heart of gold and was a fierce protector of those she loved. She will be remembered for her unwavering strength, her welcoming home, her laughter-filled gatherings, and the way she made everyone feel included, safe, and deeply loved. Her legacy lives through the many lives she touched and the traditions she built that will continue for generations. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Services will be held at the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington Street, (corner of RTE 58) Hanson, MA, on Saturday, December 20, 2025,12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a Memorial Service 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org).