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James Richard "Jim" McDonald 1929 - 2018

James Richard McDonald was born on April 18, 1929 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States to Margaret D (Brogan) McDonald and John J McDonald, and had siblings Joseph Francis "Joe" Mcdonald, John Francis Mcdonald, Margaret M "Peggy" (McDonald), Virginia Ann (McDonald) Kandola, and Francis Michael "Frank" McDonald. He was the father of Stephen McDonald and Kevin McDonald. James McDonald died at age 88 years old on April 11, 2018.

James Richard McDonald

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April 18, 1929

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States

April 11, 2018

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FUNERAL HOME Dolby, Blais & Segee - Gorham Chapel 76 State Street Gorham, ME JAMES MCDONALD OBITUARY James R. McDonald, 88 GORHAM - James R. ("Jim") McDonald passed peacefully at his home on April 11, 2018, at the age of 88, after struggling this winter with a brief illness. Jim was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Portland, the son of the late John and Margaret McDonald. Jim graduated from South Portland High School in 1947, and with the Class of 1951 from the University of Maine Orono, earning a B.S. in civil engineering. A graduate of the ROTC program at UMO (2nd lieutenant status), he went on to train at Fort Belvoir, Va., before deployment to Korea, where he served with the Army Corps of Engineers' 2nd Division. Notably, while in Korea, he saw combat on Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy. Discharged honorably from the U.S. Army in 1953, Jim returned stateside to work in Boston as a fire protection engineer, before returning to reside full-time in southern Maine. Early in his civil engineering career, Jim designed water and sewage systems throughout the state with the Gorham, Maine, civil engineering firm of Dale Caruthers, subsequently co-founding the engineering firm BH2M in Gorham. Also, a golf professional, he co-founded and designed Gorham Country Club (where he was head pro), and designed the second nine at the Purpoodock Country Club in Cape Elizabeth. Jim was predeceased by his sisters, Virginia Kandola and Margaret LaRose; and his brothers, John and Joseph McDonald. He is survived by his brother, Frank McDonald, of Scarborough; sons, Jim McDonald and his wife, Laurie, of South Deerfield, Mass.; Mike McDonald, of Bridgton; Kevin McDonald and his wife, Barbara, of Scarborough; and Stephen McDonald, of Gorham; daughter, Julie; six grandchildren, Amy Marr, Michael McDonald, Brian McDonald, Katelynn Spear, Brogan McDonald, and Colin McDonald; and four great-grandchildren, Kelton, Olivia, Gabe and Matthew. Out of respect for Jim's wishes, a traditional service will not be held. However, a private celebration of Jim's life will be held in late spring. To express condolences or participate in Jim's online tribute, visit: www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com. Those who wish may make donations online in Jim's name to Maine Veteran's Administration OR Wounded Warrior Project Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Apr. 15, 2018.
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1929

Birthday

April 18, 1929

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Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Early Life & Education

Jim graduated from South Portland High School in 1947, and with the Class of 1951 from the University of Maine Orono, earning a B.S. in civil engineering.
Military Service

A graduate of the ROTC program at UMO (2nd lieutenant status), he went on to train at Fort Belvoir, Va., before deployment to Korea, where he served with the Army Corps of Engineers' 2nd Division. Notably, while in Korea, he saw combat on Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy. Discharged honorably from the U.S. Army in 1953
Professional Career

Jim returned stateside to work in Boston as a fire protection engineer, Early in his civil engineering career, Jim designed water and sewage systems throughout the state with the Gorham, Maine, civil engineering firm of Dale Caruthers, subsequently co-founding the engineering firm BH2M in Gorham.
Personal Life & Family

Also, a golf professional, he co-founded and designed Gorham Country Club (where he was head pro), and designed the second nine at the Purpoodock Country Club in Cape Elizabeth.
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2018

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April 11, 2018

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1951)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1951)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1951)

Name: Margaret D Mcdonald
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1951
Street Address: 20 Columbus av
Residence Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: John Mcdonald
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1951

Date & Place: 1951 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1953)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1953)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1953)

Name: Margaret D McDonald
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1953
Street Address: h 20 Columbus av SP
Residence Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: John McDonald
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1953

Date & Place: 1953 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1954)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1954)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1954)

Name: Margaret D McDonald
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1954
Street Address: 20 Columbus av SP
Residence Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: John McDonald
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1954

Date & Place: 1954 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1955)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1955)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1955)

Name: Margaret D Mcdonald
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1955
Street Address: 20 Columbus av SP
Residence Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: John Mcdonald
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1955

Date & Place: 1955 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

Name Margaret G Mcdonald
Gender Female
Residence Year 1956
Street Address 20 Columbus av
Residence Place Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse John Mcdonald
Publication Title Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1956

Date & Place: 1956 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1957)

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Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1957)

Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1957)

Name Margaret I McDonald
Gender Female
Residence Year 1957
Street Address 20 Columbus av SP
Residence Place Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse John McDonald
Publication Title Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1957

Date & Place: 1957 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States

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