Elaine McDonald

Elaine McDonald, 69, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at her home in Wayne, NJ. Born on March 14, 1955, to Edward McDonald and Genevieve DeSantis, Elaine's life was filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and friends.

Elaine graduated from Madison Township High School in Old Bridge Township, NJ, in 1973. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Education at Misericordia University. For over 30 years, Elaine was a cherished employee at Ashland, formerly International Specialty Products (ISP). She held various titles, including Financial Assistant, Sales & Market Analyst, and, for the past 25 years, Sales Account Manager (in pharmaceuticals). Elaine's passion for working made her a trusted expert in household product ingredients (like sunscreen and lotions), often ensuring the safety of the products her loved ones used.

Elaine's motherly commitment to keeping others safe was one of her most enduring and loving qualities. She cherished her friends and family above all else and found immense joy in spending time with them. If you know Elaine, you knew her happy place was the beach, where she loved to relax, collect sea glass, and enjoy life. She spent many summers on the shores of Spring Lake and more recently in Lavallette, NJ. Elaine's home was adorned with her beautiful sea glass collections, a testament to her love for the ocean.

Elaine is predeceased by her parents, Edward, who passed away when she was just 18 years old, and Genevieve, who passed in 1993. She is survived by her sisters, Virginia Kerr and Judy Prodromo, her brother, Brian McDonald, and the light of her life, her son, Patrick Mitchell.

Elaine's warm heart, unwavering love, and dedication to those she cherished will be remembered forever. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and cherished memories that will live on in all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.