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In Memory of Louise McDonald

July 28, 1957 - April 28, 2021

Dear friends, We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Louise McDonald. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial. Maria, Sara and Deirdre

OBITUARY
Our dearly loved friend and colleague, Louise, passed away last month following a brief illness, definitely way too soon. Louise will be sorely missed by her beloved family and the numerous friends and loved ones who were fortunate to know her during the busy and exciting life she led.We met Louise when she joined IFAD and she immediately introduced us to her friends at the 'Ferretella' Club which was only the start of a long social...  see more
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  • Kerry
    Kerry:
    December 13, 2021
    Dear friends of Louise. I have just seen this page with much shock and sadness. Having not heard from Louise for some time and thinking she had decided to not retire I went searching for her, only to pick up this page. Louise and I became instant friends...  more
  • Kerry
    Kerry
    December 13, 2021
  • SaraAnn Bridges
    SaraAnn Bridges:
    May 28, 2021
  • Allan Whyte
    Allan Whyte
    May 27, 2021
  • marie-aude Even
    marie-aude Even:
    May 21, 2021
    Dear Louise
    The news of your passing broke our heart and you will be dearly missed; It was a pleasure to have you in Delhi, always ready to listen and provide advise to any professional or personal issues or to joke and laugh and join celebrations such...  more
  • Karen Clarkson
    Karen Clarkson:
    May 20, 2021
    I bet Louise at an IFAD beach party in the summer of 1994. We instantly bonded. It was so easy to do so with Louise. She was so open, honest and funny. We started going out for lunch/dinner, were even roommates for a time. Whenever friends or family...  more
  • Jill Baskins
    Jill Baskins
    May 18, 2021
  • SaraAnn Bridges
    SaraAnn Bridges:
    May 17, 2021
    It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of our friend and colleague Louise. She will be remembered for her dedication and passion for her work and the responsibilities she took on in IFAD. I recall her regular travels to South Africa,...  more
  • branka vukadin
    branka vukadin
    May 15, 2021
  • Cecile Berthaud
    Cecile Berthaud:
    May 15, 2021
    I had the privilege to work with Louise when she was seconded to evaluation in IFAD. We were close colleagues for about a year and went on mission to the Gambia together back in 2015. I am sorry I could not find a nice picture to share from that mission...  more
  • branka vukadin
    branka vukadin:
    May 14, 2021
    Louise truly was one of a kind, dearest friend for almost half my life and the sister I never had. I still can't believe we will never again talk and laugh over a coffee or glass of something but there is some small comfort in the fact she was where she...  more
  • Kathy Zissimopoulos
    Kathy Zissimopoulos:
    May 14, 2021
    I was thinking about our morning coffee group the other day. Every morning at 7.30am us "early birds" would sit in the caffeteria outside area for coffee. Its how I met Louise. She would practically open IFAD every morning, getting in around 6am to start...  more
    I was thinking about our morning coffee group the other day. Every morning at 7.30am us "early birds" would sit in the caffeteria outside area for coffee. Its how I met Louise. She would practically open IFAD every morning, getting in around...  more
  • Monica Donisi
    Monica Donisi
    May 13, 2021
  • marie-aude Even
    marie-aude Even
    May 12, 2021
  • Nancy Kaawe
    Nancy Kaawe
    May 12, 2021
  • SaraAnn Bridges
    SaraAnn Bridges:
    May 12, 2021
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    Louise's last mission in Swaziland
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    • Alessandro Lembo, Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC), and Mari Herrera reacted on this.
    • SaraAnn Bridges
      Kathy Zissimopoulos I was with Louise during this wonderful evening in Swaziland (Eswatini). This was a video taken during Louise's last mission as Country Programme Manager for Swaziland. The project team put together a touching farewell to thank her for her amazing work....  more
  • Mari Herrera
    Mari Herrera:
    May 12, 2021
    I so clearly remember your face when I first met you in your office and after admiring some pictures I asked "Are you from Australia?"... it was as I had said Alaska... Very proudly you clarified that it was New Zealand... always passionate about...  more
  • Mari Herrera
    Mari Herrera
    May 12, 2021
  • Debbie Harvey
    Debbie Harvey:
    May 12, 2021
    I met Louise through a mutual friend and colleague before she joined IFAD. I was drawn to her cynical humour and grounded common sense and we became fast friends as we spent time together in Rome over meals, at social gatherings and events. A moment that...  more
  • Herma Majoor
    Herma Majoor:
    May 12, 2021
    Dear Louise, it is so sad and shocking to hear that you have passed away. I have many great memories of being with you, working and having fun. Our time in the Gambia is one to never forget and I am happy that we could also spend time together in Delhi....  more
  • Kisa Mfalila
    Kisa Mfalila:
    May 11, 2021
    I was new to IFAD and to the Delhi Country Office. Louise was putting together a programme for the South Asia Hub retreat. She walked into my office, sat down and told me that she has put my name down as a facilitator for a session during the retreat. I...  more
  • Clare Bishop
    Clare Bishop:
    May 11, 2021
    Dear Louise, I was so very sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed your humour and valued your technical expertise which was based on your substantial and varied field experience. You were truly committed to improving the lives of poor rural women and men....  more
  • Tiziana Galloni
    Tiziana Galloni:
    May 11, 2021
    Ci mancherai Louise...la tua risata contagiosa, il tuo humour brillante e pungente...un abbraccio, ovunque tu sia. <3
  • Rahel Getachew
    Rahel Getachew added 2 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 11, 2021
  • Kim Harvey
    Kim Harvey:
    May 11, 2021
    So sad... Louise I can't believe it. So many memories, laughs, chats, dinners/drinks, sounding off, support ... you know how much you helped me! I am forever grateful. I just thought there would be more time.. to video "spritz ", and to...  more
  • Daniela De Petro
    Daniela De Petro
    May 11, 2021
  • Linda Orebi
    Linda Orebi:
    May 11, 2021 · via mobile
    Way too soon girl! You will be missed. 💞💞💞
  • Carla Ferreira
    Carla Ferreira
    May 11, 2021
  • Maurizio Navarra
    Maurizio Navarra:
    May 11, 2021
    Years ago, dinner at my place with some colleagues, you were there, and we got into a big argument when you complained that, during your early years in Italy, you were not happy with Italian food 'cause you could not find peanut butter, anywhere in Rome!...  more
  • Elena Bertusi
    Elena Bertusi added 1 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 11, 2021
  • Luca Rotondo
    Luca Rotondo
    May 11, 2021
  • Luca Rotondo
    Luca Rotondo:
    May 11, 2021
    May your soul rest in peace Louise. You spent your life dedicating yourself to what you loved and just deserved more time 💔
  • Elena Bertusi
    Elena Bertusi:
    May 11, 2021
    Dear Louise, you will be greatly missed. We still remember our mission to Mozambique in 2017, how much you taught us and how much you made us laugh! May you rest in peace <3. Elena and Monica
  • Elena Bertusi
    Elena Bertusi
    May 11, 2021
  • Monica de Vito
    Monica de Vito
    May 11, 2021
  • Alessandro Lembo
    Alessandro Lembo:
    May 11, 2021
    Dear Louise, I'm at loss for words. One of the first persons I met when I joined IFAD almost 20 years ago. I must confess at the beginning I was kind of intimidated! Your loud voice, your strange accent! Just to then find out you were the nicest, fun...  more
  • Bob and Helen Creswell
    Bob and Helen Creswell:
    May 11, 2021
    So sorry to hear this terrible news. We count ourselves fortunate to have shared some great times together, both at work around the world and socially. Your strong voice will continue to sound out Louise. Bob and Helen
  • Bob and Helen Creswell
    Bob and Helen Creswell added 1 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 11, 2021
  • Silvia Sperandini
    Silvia Sperandini
    May 11, 2021
  • Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    May 11, 2021
  • Mehry Ismaili
    Mehry Ismaili
    May 11, 2021
    • Mehry Ismaili
      Mehry Ismaili An amazing person. I will miss you and your sense of humour. The news in April that you were hospitalized left me with no words. you were planning a visit for me in New Zealand and visit the vineyards together. i will miss you and will miss your lessons...  more
  • Kathy Zissimopoulos
    Kathy Zissimopoulos:
    May 11, 2021
    What an amazing person you were Louise, I'm so grateful and honoured to have had the opportunity to get to know you. You put your heart and soul into everything you did. Your amazing sense of humour and that contagious laugh of yours will live in my mind...  more
  • Giulio Martinez
    Giulio Martinez
    May 11, 2021
  • mrijavec68
    mrijavec68
    May 10, 2021
  • Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC):
    May 10, 2021
    Louise doing her good work, in 2001, in Tanzania with then Minister of Agriculture and Food Secutiry of Tanzania, Hon Charles Keenja and the Permanent Secretary of Agriculture, Mr Wilfred Ngirwa
  • Laura Ziankowicz
    Laura Ziankowicz
    May 10, 2021
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    H Z
    May 10, 2021
  • Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC) added 4 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 10, 2021
  • Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC) added 1 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 10, 2021
  • Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC)
    Maria, Sara, Deirdre (FLCC) added 1 photo(s) to the memorial In Memory of Louise McDonald:
    May 10, 2021
    Sailing in Sydney Harbour