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2020

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Donald Lindsay Obituary

Donald James Lindsay, 82, of Meriden, husband of Jean (Smith) Lindsay, passed away August 2, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Houlton, Maine, on May 9, 1938, a son of the late Alton and Hazel (Fortier) Lindsay.

Don worked for Walsco Welding for many years until the business closed and then became a self-employed welder until he retired. Don and Jean celebrated 50 years of marriage in June, 2020. He was a die-hard New York Yankee fan and never missed a Yankee game. He loved attending Yankee stadium with son Donnie.

In addition to his wife, Jean, he is survived by his children, Linda, Cheryl and David Lindsay; his step sons, Donald and William Moores; his brother, William Lindsay; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven siblings.

All services are private and are under the direction of the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford. For online condolences visit www.wallingfordfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record-Journal from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2020.

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Cindy Hodge

August 10, 2020

Jean I'm so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing my heart and prayers go out to you may you find comfort in knowing he is looking down on you and will forever be by your side
Love Cindy ❤

Ken Hodge

August 10, 2020

Jean and Family Our Deepest Condolences All in our prayers

Bobbie White

August 9, 2020

To Jean and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Donald’s (Jimmy) passing. He was always such a wonderful person to me. He was so helpful when I needed someone to drive or repair my truck. He will be looking down and guiding all of us. May he Rest In Peace.

Kathleen Murchison

August 9, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Uncle Jimmy with his brothers, sisters and mother!

Dorothy (Sis) Barry

August 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

ken and linda faulkner

August 7, 2020

we r so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.. he will be forever remembered in our hearts and I will always remembered for that GREAT big handsome smile of his!!! and we had many great laughs together down in Nellie and Ray's backyard those were good times for sure

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