James-McGaughey-Obituary

James David McGaughey

Wallingford, Connecticut

1918 - 2020

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Wallingford, Connecticut
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American Heart Association

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McGaughey, J. David, III, M.D.J. David "Doc" McGaughey passed away on January 12, 2020, following a brief illness. He was 101 years old. Son of the late James D. McGaughey, II, M.D. and Helen Cox McGaughey, he was born in 1918, while his father was overseas serving as a medical officer in the...

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I was Doc's live in aide at Masonicare till he was not able to stay in an assisted living facility due to his detoriating health, which I attributed to his; changed me in a very significant way. Doc, just to let you know, (I know you can hear), I miss you a lot.
MYLSRIEP.

"Doc" was very instrumental in planting the seed for the Connecticut emergency medical services in the early 1970's and bringing it to what it is today.
He and Videen gave of their time to pass their knowledge and personal experiences to help teach local first-responders how to help their fellow man in times of sickness and injury.
It was truly a gift to know "Doc"!
My condolences and prayers to the McGaughey family.

"Doc" was a wonderful man, may he Rest in Peace.

Dr. McGaughey was the doctor for the Wallingford Fire Department for many, many years. He became a friend to the members of the department and their families. I will be forever grateful for what he did for my Dad and all of our family. Thank you Doctor McGaughey.

May God bless Dr. McGaughey and his family.

He was a wonderful man, kind and patient. His wife Videen was an instructor at the MWH School of Nursing when I attended from 1970-1973... she was a very special lady in her own right. I am sure the family is mourning the end of this generation... what wonderful memories they are sure to have.

Dear Jim, Molly, and Sam,

I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life you are celebrating. My deepest sympathy to you all.

My condolences to all the McGaughey family. Doc McGaughey was a true blessing to Wallingford and a passionate supporter of quality Emergency Medical Services. He was a compassionate, I nspiring and gentle soul; and I will be forever grateful to the positive influence he had on my Nursing and Public Health Career. His unselfish devotion to community, state and country strongly influenced my volunteerism in non profits. We first met in the mid 1970s when he nudged me to become Wallingford's CPR...