TEWKSBURY: Dorothy P. (MacInnes) Magnell, age 72, a resident of Tewksbury for 40 years, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at her home.
She was the wife of William B. Magnell, with whom she celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2007.
Born in Revere on October 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Martin G. and Violet (Wanstall) MacInnes.
Mrs. Magnell was raised in Revere and attended Revere schools.
Prior to her retirement in 1990, she was employed as a quality control inspector by the C.R. Bard Inc., Medical Device Division, of Billerica, where she worked for 15 years.
She enjoyed camping at Angle Pond in Sandown, New Hampshire and crotchet.
According to her family, “she was the best wife, mother and grandmother any family could deserve”.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, William T. Magnell and his wife Cindy (Schwalb) of Tewksbury and Donald J. Magnell of Virginia; two grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew Magnell both of Tewksbury; three sisters, Ruth MacInnes of Revere, Virginia Corson of Florida and Beverly Palmer of Revere; one brother, John MacInnes and his wife Carol of Exeter, NH; also many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Sunday, April 15th, from 2-5 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Monday, April 16th, at 10 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by a graveside service at Tewksbury Cemetery. Please OMIT Flowers, memorial contributions to Saints Medical Center, c/o Spindle Fund, 2 Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852 are requested.