Agnes MCDONALD

ITHACA - Agnes LaFrance, 99, a resident of Lakeside Nursing Home, died Friday, April 29, 2005, at the nursing home. She was born in Scotland, daughter of the late James and Mary McDonald. She was the widow of David A. Brumfield and Jack LaFrance.Agnes and her family came to the United States in 1911, first settling in Bronxville and then New Rochelle. Prior to coming to Ithaca in 1998, she had lived in Bucks County, PA, and Port St. Lucie, FL. She resided at Longview when she first arrived in Ithaca.Agnes is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Brumfield; her grandson, David (Michelle) Brumfield; and her great-grandchildren, Connor and Jessica Brumfield. In addition to her husbands, Agnes was also predeceased by her son, Bruce Brumfield; her sisters, Ina Kershow, Anne Kohler, and Marjorie Shaw; and her brothers, Alex and Jack McDonald.A memorial service will be celebrated by Rev. Kristin Sundt on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be held in New Rochelle. In lieu of flowers, donations in Agnes' memory may be made to the Deacon's Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 315 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Arrangements are by the Bangs Funeral Home.