Poughkeepsie Lisa Marie McDonald, 53, of Poughkeepsie, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 8, 2021.  Lisa was the third child born to Frank and Kay Flynn on April 3, 1967, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn where she spent her childhood.  She later moved to the Poughkeepsie area where she met and later married Gary A. McDonald.  They had a son Matthew before Gary suddenly passed away in 1991. Lisa was a loving mother and raised Matthew on her own.  She worked several jobs over the years as she made a life for them in Poughkeepsie and was the Manager at Big Bubble Laundromat for many years.  Lisa was always happiest being with son Matt and her friends and was always the "Life of the Party."   In addition to being survived by her son, Matthew McDonald, Poughkeepsie; she is survived by father - Frank Flynn, brother, Frank Flynn, PA, sister, Kelly Flynn, FL, and lifelong friend - Joan Lane-Morris, Brooklyn, NY.  She was predeceased in death by her mother Catherine E. Flynn. Relatives and friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538.  A Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 pm.   Given Lisa's unexpected passing, her family respectfully requests assistance with covering her funeral expenses.  A Go Fund me page has been established to help defray the costs: Fundraiser by Joan Morris : Lisa Flynn McDonald's Funeral Expenses (gofundme.com) The family also appreciates any memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Rd., Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 or www.heart.org.   To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit: www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .