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Francis McDonald Obituary
A longtime resident of Southport, passed away Mon. July 22, 2013 after living a long and happy life at the age of 89.
Born on March 8, 1924 in Nanty Glo, PA, Francis was the son of the late, Francis & Martha Dickinson McDonald. In service to his country he was a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII. Francis married Margaret Hintz on May 17, 1947 in Vestal; He was employed by Kennedy Valve for over 44 years. Family always came first. Francis was a talented carpenter and stone mason and took great pride in building his family home. Always willing to help others, he freely gave of his time to build garages, wishing wells and help with general construction projects. Francis was also an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting.
Surviving is his loving family,wife and companion, Margaret Hintz McDonald, Southport; children, Jacqueline Scarpi, Pine City; Raymond McDonald, Tonawanda; Tom McDonald, Wellsburg; John (Jerri) McDonald, Wellsburg; grandchildren, Chad (Lisa) McDonald, Travis (Jessica Rice) McDonald, and Troy McDonald; great grandchildren, Tachia and Cody; brother, Bill (Marge) McDonald, Elmira; sister-in-law, Mary Jane McDonald, Elmira; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Francis was predeceased by sisters, Ruth (Charles) Veina; Gail (John "Jack') Watts; brother, Robert McDonald; son-in-law, John Scarpi and great granddaughter, Sierra Skyler McDonald.
All services will be handled privately at the families convenience with burial in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded Mr. McDonald.
Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Francis's life at the Pine City Vol. Fire Dept. on Thur. July 25, 2013 from 2:30-5:30 PM.
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July 28, 2013
Margaret and family, we are very sorry for your loss. He certainly was a very nice man and a good person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bonnie & Cameron MacDonell
July 26, 2013
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Wishing you peace in your memories of Uncle Fran.
Eileen and Myron Maslowsky
Cindy Preston Fisher
July 25, 2013
Jackie,So sorry for your loss..Thoughts and Prayers to u and your family..
July 25, 2013
Chad, Lisa & family,
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Colleen Shaline & family
Karen Qualey
July 25, 2013
Jackie, So sorry for the loss of your father. That truly was the greatest generation. Thinking of you and your family.
July 24, 2013
Jackie, so sorry to hear about your Dad, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Judy and Ray Bellows
July 24, 2013
Jackie, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Pat & Gary Jezorski
Dawn Burlew Schmidt
July 24, 2013
John and Jerri, with sympathy and prayers.
joe comfort
July 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
cousin JoAnn Mayes
July 24, 2013
Just read of Frannie's passing.The whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie: I know how very close you were to your father and God Bless all you did for him. You were a wonderful kind and loving daughter.
Colleen McLaughlin
July 24, 2013
John and entire McDonald family, I am sorry for your loss. May the comfort of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Hold on to the memories and know that your dad will always be with you. Keeping you in my prayers.
Clemons
July 24, 2013
Jackie and Family,
We were sorry to read of your father's passing, but know he is in a better place.
Our sincere sympathies are with you all at this time.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean and Mary
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