Maria Mercedes McDonald

Maria Mercedes McDonald passed away March 17, 2020 at the age of 87. Born in Juan Diaz, Puerto Rico, she moved to Baltimore, MD in 1955 when she married the love of her life, Albert Ray McDonald, Sr. After 34 years in Baltimore she moved to Tarpon Springs, Florida where she has resided for the last 31 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Albert Ray, Sr. She is survived by a sister, Carmen Nilas of Puerto Rico, Children, Marguerite and husband Bruce of Citra, Florida, Marlene and husband Keith of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, Albert “Ray”, Jr. and wife Katie of New Port Richey, Florida and Myrna Davis of Stoney Beach, Maryland, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A service celebrating her life will be held later this year in Gwynn’s Island, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Maria’s memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202