Marcia Kennel

Born Marcia MacDonald on February 18, 1952, in White Plains, NY, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 71 in Hawthorne, New York. 

 

Marcia served as the Assistant editor of the "Birth Defects Compendium," 1979 2nd edition from the National Foundation, March of Dimes. Marcia had a fulfilling career as a Support Staff for Pharmaceutical and Medical Clinical trial data collections. Throughout her life, she held various other Office Staff positions in different firms in Westchester, NY.

 

In her free time, Marcia had a deep love for animals and even volunteered at the Pomona Animal Shelter. She had a passion for helping both animals and people, always willing to lend a hand.

 

Marcia will be deeply missed by her surviving loved ones, including her brother Edward MacDonald and husband Don Kennel.

 

In memory of Marcia, contributions can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) through their website: https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate?state=NY

 

Alternatively, donations can be made to Crestview Manor at 150 Old Sawmill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532-1515. https://www.crestviewny.com/

 

The funeral arrangements were handled by Clinton Funeral Home located in Cold Spring, New York.

 

Marcia M. Kennel's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.