Beloved Woman With Down Syndrome Who Worked At McDonald's For Over 30 Years Dies

May 10, 2019 by apost team

McDonald’s restaurant recently announced the passing of a long term employee, Freia David, who had served them for thirty-two years. All these years she had been struggling with Down Syndrome until her demise last week.

Courtesy of Boston Globe, her obituary revealed that Freia had been born into a loving family and despite struggling with Down syndrome she managed to graduate from Needham High School. She also took part in Special Olympics. The obituary further revealed that she was friendly, loved movies, music as well as Mickey Mouse.

It further added that for the thirty-two years she was at McDonald’s of Needham, she used to greet people with a smile and tease her co-workers. Freia began her school life at the age of three, where she attended classes at the Charles River Center.

This great organization supported Freia throughout her life. For the last one and half decades, residing at a group home, she got help and support which made her blossom.

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In the Year 2016, Freia retired and received a great send-off from her colleagues, and as per her obituary, this made her a minor celebrity locally. A proclamation from representatives of the state house as well as a silver necklace, whose pendant was a fry-carton, were some of the gifts she got. During this time, she informed WBZ-TV that she was happy and was feeling nice and further added how much liked her friends there.

A scheme that helped adults with cognitive disabilities secure jobs enabled her to get a slot at the Needham McDonald’s in the year 1984. Her fellow employees said that whenever she came in for her shift, she cheerfully greeted her colleagues with a hug.

When she retired, the restaurant manager, Rony Sandavol, described her as a very lovely girl. He added that she would always start making fries whenever she spotted any kids at the lobby and then walk out to greet them lovingly.

The local reports suggested that Freia was among the first people to benefit from the services of Charles River Center. The organisation supported the home she lived in, which took care of adults with developmental disabilities.

The family was thankful to each every person who gave Freia their support during her lifetime and further requested them to attend her final send off in the coming month.

May she Rest in Eternal Peace. Do you feel touched by Freia’s story? Let everyone in your circle get to hear of her story by passing this along to your friends and family!