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 paralegal work, office management even teaching Sunday school where she touched the lives of many young souls.

She found immense joy spending time with her beloved dogs, as well as embarking on cherished trips to Cape Cod with her husband and family. A master of spaghetti and meatballs, Anna's cooking was only rivalled 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, 22 nieces and nephews. Her siblings 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, Janine (MacDonald) McBride.

Anna has gone to be with her parents Joseph H Robbins Sr., 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 grandson Owen A Caissie.

A visitation will be held in her honor on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Badger Groton Funeral Home, located at 45 School Street, Groton, Massachusetts, 01450. The funeral service will follow at the same location 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