Southbridge : Mary A. (McDonald) Kimball, 64, of Fairlawn Ave., passed away at home on Sunday, June 1st, after a long illness.

She leaves her two daughters, Sherry L. Lempitski and her husband, Richard Lempitski III of Southbridge, and Kelly L. Kimball of Spencer; a brother, Jimmy McDonald of Southbridge; her sister, Rita A. McDonald of Southbridge; her cherished granddaughter, Alicia Lempitski and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by two brothers, John D. McDonald, Billy A. McDonald and a sister, Kelly Matte.

She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Simone T. (Rivest) McDonald. Mary graduated from Baltic Academy in Connecticut and went on to receive her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked a variety of jobs in healthcare, caring for people not only at home but in local nursing homes. In most recent years, Mary enjoyed working for Keisling Transit as a transportation driver assisting disabled children traveling to daily care centers. Mary, a devoted Catholic, maintained an unwavering faith in God throughout her life. She loved everything "Royals" and followed closely the news of the British Royal family. Mary was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and looked forward to the Olympics. In her down time, she liked watching the Big Bang Theory. Most of all, Mary loved her two daughters, granddaughter, her beloved cat "Meech", and family.

A calling hour for Mary will be held on Friday, June 13th, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 11:00 am.  Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.