Randolph – Audrey R. (Anglim) MacDonald, age 94, a former longtime resident of Randolph, died peacefully, Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate.

Audrey was born in Weymouth on October 24, 1931, to the late Henry T. and Ruth M. (Holmes) Anglim. Raised and educated in Squantum, she was a graduate of North Quincy High School, Class of 1949.

In 1950, Audrey married the love of her life, the late John A. MacDonald. Until his death in 2022, they were rarely apart and happiest in each other’s company. They shared 71 devoted years of marriage and made their home in Randolph for 60 years.

Audrey was the beloved mother of Robert J. MacDonald and his wife Katherine of Hanson, Kenneth J. MacDonald and his wife Jennifer of Norwell, Laurie R. Camarda and her husband Ronnie of Marshfield. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Michael MacDonald, Maggie Downey; Scott, Heather, and Cameron MacDonald; Olivia, Andrew, and Daniel Camarda. Much-loved great grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Deborah Higgins of Quincy. Sister-in-law of the late Robert E. MacDonald and his late wife Joyce. Audrey is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She worked as a field representative for the United States Census Bureau for many years. where she often went door to door asking questions. She never really met a stranger, always enjoyed talking with people, and so this job suited her well.

Audrey’s life was deeply rooted in and anchored by her faith. She was a longtime active member of Fort Square Presbyterian Church in Quincy. She participated in Friendship Circle, Adult Fellowship and was “Mrs. Audrey” to generations of Sunday School children. When she retired, she was recognized for her service with a classroom named in her honor.

Audrey loved handcrafts, and could knit, sew and embroider beautifully. She was most proud, in later years, of the Christening gown she made for her first granddaughter, that has been handed down now to many other babies, with each of their names embroidered on the skirt, as well as an accompanying hankie bonnet. Genealogy and remembering the ancestors were very important to her, and it pleased her to imagine this gown being used years and years into the future when she would no longer be here.

Decorating wedding cakes was another talent she possessed, and though it brought a bit of anxiety to hope that all her tiers and all her roses came out perfectly, she and Johnny as a team blessed many new couples on their wedding days. She with her cakes, he with his photos.

Her love of traditions meant every holiday was a chance to honor old memories and make new ones. It required the proper seasonal decor, cards to be sent to family and friends. The best holidays would include cooking and company. Her home was the established location for the annual 4th of July cook-outs, complete with the parade that went down Main Street, Randolph. The Thanksgiving table expanded as the family grew. Every Christmas morning her family piled in with presents to be opened only after mealy pudding and nissu. On New Year’s Day we went for brunch. On St. Patrick’s day we celebrated with corned beef, but several days later we would be back to celebrate Johnny’s birthday with roast beef. Easter egg hunts were delivered for the grandchildren. Hers was the table big enough for all of us. She made it look easy. Behind all that hard work was her desire to keep her children, her grandchildren, her extended family and friends close.

She and Johnny enjoyed travel which included camping and cross country trips when their children were young. Trips to Scotland, England, Austria, Egypt, and an Alaskan cruise in their empty nest years. But her favorite place to travel was Prince Edward Island, Canada, where as a newlywed she began the annual tradition of visiting the Island where Johnny spent his boyhood summers, and making new memories as her children, and then their children, grew to love summers on High Bank.

Her family feels themselves blessed to have loved and been loved by Audrey MacDonald. She will be forever missed and forever remembered.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Thursday, October 15, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Funeral Services will be conducted at Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant Street, Quincy, on Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. Pastor Jason Sentas will officiate. Interment to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Audrey’s memory may be made to the Fort Square Presbyterian Church Missionary Fund, 16 Pleasant Street, Quincy, MA 02169.