MacDonald, Eileen J. (McElhinney) a long time Canton resident passed away at Hearthstone at Heights Crossing in Brockton on Dec. 20th she was 76. Born and raised in the Mission Hill section of Boston. Eileen attended Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of St. Elizabeth’s Nursing School. Mrs. MacDonald was the Hanson School nurse for many years before retiring in 2002. During her retirement Mrs. MacDonald continued to work as a substitute Nurse for the Canton Public Schools and St. John ‘s School. Eileen volunteered for hospice and was an active parishioner at St. Gerard Majella. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth A. Devoted mother of Patricia of Northbridge, Kenneth of Chestnut Hill, James of Canton, Kevin of CA, Bryan of Dorchester, Eileen Hicks of Canton, Jane Cody of Quincy, Carol of Dorchester & Christopher of E. Bridgewater. Sister of Monica Scanlan of Holbrook and the late James, Owen & Jerry McElhinney. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thurs. 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton on Friday morning at 10. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to Season’s Hospice 275 Grove St. Suite 3-102 Newton, MA 02466.