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Arthur McDonald Obituary

Arthur J. McDonald, Jr.
1937 - 2015
MADISON
- Arthur J. McDonald, Jr., of Estero, Fla., formerly of Wakefield, Mass., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, in Reading, Mass., at the age of 78. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., on May 2, 1937, and was the son of the late Arthur J. McDonald and Hildur (Anderson) McDonald. Arthur was raised in Belmont and was a graduate of Belmont High School, class of 1955, and went on to graduate from Boston College in 1959.
Arthur was a retired owner at Scott & McDonald, Inc. of Boston. He was also the past president of the New England Asthma and Allergy Foundation. He was also a long time summer resident of Madison, and winter resident of Estero, Fla. Arthur was also a past member at Bear Hill Golf Club.
Arthur was the loving husband of Sue W. (Wright) McDonald. He was the loving father of Timothy A. McDonald of Maine, Julie M. Kelly and husband Edward of Lunenburg, and Craig McDonald and wife Prazeres of Reading. He was also the loving grandfather of Hunter and Sydney McDonald. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, Mass., on Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in Arthur's name
may be made to
Care Dimensions
75 Sylvan St. Suite B102
Danvers, Mass. 01923

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Published by Central Maine from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2015.

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Don and Jean Hirt

July 20, 2015

Sue and family, we are very sadden to hear our dear friend Art has died. He was a gentle and fun man. He was so caring of Don and was aways there to give a hand, We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you!!

Dick Boynton

July 8, 2015

Every once in a while you'll meet someone when he or she speaks, they command your attention,.. Art was one of these.. He'll be missed by his loved ones and numerous friends.. Laid back, cool dude, easy going, all around good guy.. Rest in peace Art ..

john & Maria smith

July 8, 2015

Sue our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Jack Bray

July 7, 2015

Art you left us far too early but you will always be with us in our fond memories and in our harts.

Kathleen Ruane

July 5, 2015

A dear friend who will be deeply missed

July 5, 2015

Art you are gone but not forgotten .you will truly be missed .

July 5, 2015

Art, you are gone , but not forgotten l lLakewood will not be the same with out you.fondly Judy Gilchriest and family..

Joan and Stu otherwise known as Jim

July 5, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories of Art will help us cope. May the love of friends and family carry you through.

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