Cindy MacDonald

Cindy MacDonald, 72, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Marysville, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 18, 1953 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Hugh R. and Dorothy E. MacDonald. Cindy graduated from Marysville High School in 1971, attended St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, and graduated from the DeKalb Dental Hygiene College in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked as a dental assistant and hygienist for over 30 years.

After Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) touched her family, Cindy founded the South West Florida PSP support group and became the Chairperson and yearly organizer of the CurePSP Marco Island Walk. She raised significant funds for PSP research and made many dear friends through her involvement with this organization.

Cindy touched many people throughout her life who will never forget her compassion and smile. She will be deeply missed.

Cindy is survived by her sister, Theresa Bartley (Bruce Mansfield); nephew, Nicholas (Marissa) Bartley; lifelong partner, John Heaman; many dear extended family and friends; and her two faithful rescue companions, Lola and Molly.

Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Naples Funeral Home, 3107 Davis Boulevard in Naples, Florida with a prayer service to honor Cindy’s beautiful life at 4:00 p.m.

A memorial service will be held in Marysville, Michigan this summer with details to be announced and burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville, Michigan.

Cindy’s family would greatly appreciate donations in her name to the charities that Cindy loved: Collier Domestic Animal Services (7610 Davis Boulevard, Naples, Florida) or CurePSP, Tribute Gift in Cindy MacDonald’s name.