Anna Josephine MacDonald

Anna J (Robbins) MacDonald of Pepperell, born on March 5, 1950, in Cambridge, MA, passed away on April 7, 2026, from her fight with breast cancer. We’ll miss your face, your touch, your smile.

Her resilience, strength, and sense of humor created the bonds that held her family together and served as an inspiration for all who knew her. Anna’s career was wide-ranging, from managing an auto dealership to paralegal work, office management, and even teaching Sunday school, where she touched the lives of many young souls.

She found immense joy in spending time with her beloved dogs and in embarking on cherished trips to Cape Cod with her husband and family. A master of spaghetti and meatballs, Anna's cooking was only rivaled by the warmth she brought to every meal. A special bond was shared with her namesake, Aunt Anna, a bond that was a testament to the enduring love within their family. Above all, what mattered most to Anna was being in the company of her family, the heart of her existence.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Mark MacDonald, her four children, Christine A Rivera, Kelly A Rivera, Richard A Rivera, Alycia M Rivera, 8 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren, and 22 nieces and nephews. Her siblings are Mary E (Robbins) D’Eon, Joseph H Robbins Jr., Kathleen P (Robbins) Zaharchuk, Emily M (Robbins) Stone, Michael J Robbins, Carol A (Robbins) Greeno, Karen MacDonald, Joanne (MacDonald) McGovern, William MacDonald, and Janine (MacDonald) McBride.

Anna has gone to be with her parents, Joseph H. Robbins Sr. and Ellen (Shepard) Robbins, and her adored Aunt Anna. Her sister Ellen E (Robbins) Carroll her brother Robert E Robbins, and her sister Donna M Robbins, also by her grandson Jonathan T Caissie and her great-grandson Owen A Caissie.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Anna for a period of visitation on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Badger Groton Funeral Home, 45 School Street, Groton, Massachusetts. Her funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Anna's honor to Breast Cancer Awareness:
https://give.bcrf.org/campaign
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
28 West 44th Street, Suite 609
New York, NY 10036 US

Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 45 School St., Groton, MA 01450. 978-486-3709