Margaret Eugenia McDonald Loftus pass away from natural causes on Thursday, June 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was married to her beloved soul mate J. David Loftus of Sandy, Utah for 55 years. Margaret was born January 10, 1938 in Tupper Lake New York, the only child of Helen Briere and Harold C. McDonald. A graduate of Oswego State University, she was a 4th-grade teacher in New York, Michigan and Connecticut. She married J. David Loftus of Syracuse, New York on May 6, 1961. Formerly a resident of Lansing, MI and Coventry, CT, "Marney" was an active member of the Catholic church, including religious instruction, Women's Guild, and support of the local and State-level Knights of Columbus. She held an Asst. Director position with Literacy Volunteers of America-Wasatch Front. Her passions were French Cuisine and travel.
She is survived by her husband, David "Boomer" Loftus, daughter Jane (Todd Conway), sons Joseph (Nicole) and Matthew. Grandchildren: Todd Jr., David (Kimberly), Ashley, Alexander (Shontay), Taylor, Cannon, Curtis and Kaiden and 8 great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Sheila, parents Harold and Helen McDonald.
A Mass will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist in Draper, UT (300 E 11800 S). A viewing will be Monday, June 20, 2016 from 7-8:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 Dimple Dell Road (10600 S) Sandy, UT and one hour before services at the church.
