Phyllis E. McDonnell's Obituary
Phyllis E. McDonnell, age 93, of Eustis passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born November 8, 1921 in Corinna, ME and moved to Florida in 1975 from Narragansett, RI. She was a retired executive secretary at a Naval Air Station and was a WAVE in the U.S. Navy, having served in WWII. She was a member of Union Congregational Church, Tavares. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Leilani Chapter #8 Honolulu, HI, the WAVES National Unit 74 Leesburg, FL, and the American Legion Post 41 Eustis, FL. She is survived by her daughter, Robin “Roberta” Connell of North Kingstown, RI; sisters, Iris Beauregard of Eustis, FL and her family; Priscilla Wright of Tavares, FL and her family; Flora Sparrell of Holliston, MA and her family; Joanne Roberts of New Smyrna Beach, FL and her family; grandchildren, Thelma “Ellie” Dougherty, Robert Ballinger III, Kelly Gomez, Sean McDonnell, Megan Burmeister, Molly Wood, Jennifer Connell; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McDonnell. A Memorial Service will be held at Union Congregational Church, Tavares, Sunday, June 21st at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, or Heifer International. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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