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Lois Jennett MacKay, 93

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Lois Jennett MacKay, (Jean) (nee Clifton of Portland, Oregon) 93 of Hopkinton, MA passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Sarah E. Clifton (nee DuPuis) and John D. Clifton of Vancouver, Washington.

A loving wife, mother and a devoted and adored “Gramma Jean” of Oakhurst Rd, Hopkinton, she was loved by all in her neighborhood, kids, and animals alike. She loved to visit everyone with her little white dog (among others), Micky.

She will be missed by all that knew her. Jean is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Wilbur D. MacKay of Westboro, MA. She leaves behind three children, Barbara Jean Thorne and husband Richard of Jacksonville FL, Fredric C. MacKay and wife, Gail of North Kingstown RI and Jennifer Bachman and husband Roland (Joe) of Upton MA; her grandchildren, Kristin Davis and husband Sheldon, Hilary Banda and husband Chris, Lindsey Mastroianni and husband Philip, Caitlin Albano and husband Joseph. She also leaves eight great grandchildren.

Memorial calling hours will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral service will take place at 3:00 p.m. in funeral home.

Donations may be made to HopeHealth, Attention: Philanthropy, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904; Baypath Humane Society, PO Box 23, Hopkinton, MA 01748 or The Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 6060.