Audrey McDonald, 28

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Audrey Lynn McDonald, 28, of North Adams died on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in North Adams on June 13, 1996 a daughter to Jennifer Marie McDonald and Corey Lee Shays.

Audrey had a tireless work ethic and talent in so many fields. She graduated from Charles H. McCann Technical High School, receiving a diploma in welding. Attended Westfield State University and MCLA, earning a BA in philosophy- total law, ethics, and society, as well as a B.S. in business management. Audrey put her skills and heart into her work while employed at BART Charter School as a health and wellness/ fitness teacher. Audrey took so much pride in the students at BART, and in return the students, faculty and staff gave her the strength of her new career.

Survivors include her parents, Jennifer Marie McDonald of Adams, MA, her father, Corey Lee Shays and step mother Mai-ly Shays of Shaftsbury, VT, a sister, Ava Dixon of Adams, MA, brother, Tristen Shays of Shaftsbury, VT and her fiancé Corey M. Girard of North Adams, MA. Also survived by her beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.

Audrey had a deep love for animals of all kind, adopting so many as well. As a young girl she loved horses with years of lessons riding. From capturing sunsets and sunrises with her loved Corey, whom she referred to as “her person” that brought her happiness, and their many adventures traveling and nature walks. Audrey had such a vibrant, bright energy that showed through her smile and those beautiful blue eyes. There wasn't a person in need she wouldn't shed love and compassion to. Among her favorites was her little sister Ava who she admired and loved unconditionally. Audrey would sit at ease listening to Ava play the guitar for her. An unselfish, fiercely loving, woman is how she will always be remembered.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Services fo Audrey Lynn McDonald will be on Saturday July 27, 2024 at 12 Noon at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes – WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Saturday July 27th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter in Arlington VT. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com