Arthur H. McDonald

Arthur H. McDonald

Arthur McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2023.
Arthur Harry McDonald, 78, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023. He was born March 22, 1944 in Ogdensburg, NY, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Garvey) McDonald. Art retired from the Niagara Falls City School District in 1999 where he'd worked for 32 years. Art enjoyed skiing, golfing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marcia (Rowles), Michele (Michael Mahoney) Phillips, Melissa (Scott) Messare, Mary Catherine (Richard Zuckerwar) McDonald, close friend Linus McDonough, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 13th from 10-12p.m. at the Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL.

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January 6, 2024

Sean F posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2023

The Trovato Family posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2023

Virgie Gagne posted to the memorial.

Sean F

January 6, 2024

Mr McDonald was my Principal at Hyde Park and again at LaSalle Senior. He was always fair to me, even though I gave him a run for his money. I actually enjoyed eating lunch in his office my 6th grade year. My condolences to the family.

The Trovato Family

March 12, 2023

We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and prayers to you.

Virgie Gagne

March 12, 2023

Mary Catherine and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your Dad had a beautiful life and made many memorable memories in life. Now he is in Paradise with God to receive eternal life. God Bless

Judy Swazey Goitz

March 11, 2023

Marcia and family, So sorry for your loss. I have such good memories of my younger days involving Harry and the McDonald family. May he rest in peace.

Gary & Oscar

March 9, 2023

May Mr. Arthur´s memory be eternal. Holding Mary Catherine & the family close to our hearts.
Gary & Oscar

Joan Klingelsmith

March 9, 2023

Marcia, I am so sorry for your loss, Harry was a wonderful person and I was very sad when I could no longer be part of you family. God Bless you and your family, my heart and prayers are with you.
Joan Klingelsmith

The Hlebak Family

March 8, 2023

Mary Catherine and family we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
The Hlebak Family

The Staff of Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home

March 8, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Diane McDonald Newtown

March 7, 2023

So sorry for your loss Marsha and family
I was so glad to see both of you last year

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