Born in Nantucket, MA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Addison and Gladys (McGrath) MacDonald.
Phyllis had been employed as a telephone operator and as a professional secretary before her retirement.
She is survived by her sons, Ross, Brian, and John, Jr. McDermott, a sister, Joan Richmond, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Phyllis was predeceased by her son, Bruce McDermott and her brother, Ross MacDonald.
Visitation, Friday, January 31, beginning at 10 am with a service to follow at 12 noon in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd, Warwick. Burial to follow in the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis's memory to: United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley St, Providence, RI 02909.
