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PAUL A. McDONALD

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

PAUL McDONALD Obituary

PAUL A. McDONALD
On Thursday, July 12, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Helen Waters McDonald; father of Steve (Vieve) McDonald, Martha (George) Quinn, Susanne (Gregg) Fitzpatrick and Sean (Cheryl) McDonald; grandfather of Travis (Sarah), Caitlin, Katy, Michael, Austin, Colleen, Daniel, and Ashlyn; brother of the late Joseph McDonald and Mary Margaret Stanko. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 14 to Jul. 16, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for PAUL McDONALD

18 Entries

July 8, 2019

Paul was a great IBM partner. Tom Eley

Bill Boyle

July 18, 2012

I received a call from Mike Logan today telling me of Paul's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, however, I have been thinking of the time we spent together in IBM and they are great memories. Lois and I will remember Paul in our prayers and our condolences to you Helen and your entire family.

Betty Marvin

July 17, 2012

Dear Helen,
With all our hearts we send love and deep sympathy in the loss of your dearest, Paul. We remember him as such a great friend and neighbor. We are sorry not to be with you today, but we will be praying that you will find peace and comfort in the services. May you know God's great love for you and the comfort He will give. We send love. Carolyn Williams and Betty Marvin

Ernie Rotramel

July 16, 2012

Helen;I am so sorry to here of Paul's death.He was a caring person and I enjoyed our relationship in GSD. His reaching out during the dark days of my lifes journey are not forgotten.

July 16, 2012

Helen and family- It was great seeing you all today even under such sad circumstances. Paul can be proud that he fathered such a handsome,intelligent and loving family. It is a legacy that is all one could ask for. We shall all cherish his memory. Bob & Eve Plotkin

Lauren White

July 16, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Paul was one of Jim's best friends to the end. He was a gentleman with a great heart. Now I can imagine Jim and Paul joking with each other again...

July 16, 2012

Marty and George,

Suzanne and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Sincerely
Jeff and Suzanne Stepek

EDWINA NICHTER

July 16, 2012

HELEN, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF PAUL'S DEATH. AS YOU KNOW, HE BROUGHT ME INTO IBM WHICH PROVIDED ME WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL CAREER. I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO HIM, AND TO YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL THE CHILDREN. LOVE, EDWINA

July 16, 2012

Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We were colleagues at IBM and worked together on a number of projects. John Conover

John & Betty Ann Lucey

July 16, 2012

What sad news. Paul and I were great friends in GSD and later. I learned a lot from him about marketing and life. Betty
Ann and I both admired him and he will be in our prayers.

July 16, 2012

I too have many memories with Paul at IBM. I was so glad Paul reached out to me recently after so many years.Tom Eley [email protected]

July 16, 2012

Cookie and I are so sorry for you loss. I know how much Paul meant to you, Cheryl and your kids. Our prayer for your family during this difficult time. Jim and Cookie

July 15, 2012

I am so sad to hear of Paul's death. He was a wonderful partner at IBM and taught me much. He was wonderful to work with and always the gentleman. He will be missed by many.

Penny Sullivan

Thomas Corbett

July 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss, Our sincere condolences; Paul will be in our thoughts & prayers-Always.Another McDonald has become a resident of our lord's kingdom.
Thomas D. Corbett & Family (Evelyn nee McDonald"s Son.)

John & Brenda Vitale

July 15, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this sad time. So sorry for your loss Steve.

John & Brenda Vitale

July 15, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. So sorry for your loss, Steve

Ken & Judy Watson

July 14, 2012

Our thoughts are with you and your family

Sharon & Allen Ruble

July 14, 2012

Our Love and Prayers are with you all.