Donald Anthony McNAMARA

1929 - 2014

Donald Anthony McNAMARA obituary, 1929-2014, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1929

DIED

2014

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Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home

3600 Third Street South

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Donald McNAMARA Obituary

Age 84, formerly of North Oaks, MN Passed away suddenly January 7, 2014 He was born November 12, 1929 in Yonkers, NY and had been a Florida resident for 20 years. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, graduating from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 1951. Don proudly served his country as a fighter pilot flying F-86s during the Korean War. In April 1955, while still in the Air Force, he married USAF flight nurse Ann Hensley. Upon his return to civilian life in November 1955, he began a 36-year career with 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) in the international division. His career as an executive gave him the opportunity to travel and live all over the world. Don and Ann were avid golfers and enjoyed traveling after Don retired from 3M in 1993. They settled in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL where he spent much of his time volunteering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Jacksonville Beach. He was a member of the American Legion, Korean War Veterans Association, a life member of the VFW, and a life member and past President of the F-86 Sabre Pilots Society. He is survived by Ann, his loving wife of 58 years; daughters Diane, Susan (Dan), Patty (Tony); and son Donny (Faith). Don was the proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren, Alexa, T.J., Kylie, Cara, Connor, Nicholas, Aidan, and Luke, who will miss their Grandpa very much. He is preceded in death by his parents James Edward McNamara and Marie Brennan McNamara and older brother James as well as many lifelong close friends. Don is survived by his brother John (Jay) McNamara. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 In Our Lady Star of the Sea in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 526 1st Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. www.quinn-shalz.com

Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 19, 2014.
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Sue and Family:

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad as a kind warmhearted man as we interacted while hanging out at the house and as he helped a friend and I when he graciously accepted to receive our cord of wood we were selling as part of our missions trip money making.

Patrick Childs

February 13, 2014

I was sad to learn from the F-86 Sabre Pilots Association website just yesterday that Don passed away. I had many great times hanging out with my Dad and Don (and others) at their F-86 Sabre Pilots Association meetings and heard stories that were amazing. What a great group of guys and what a fun, smart, and interesting guy Don was. He was the last guy I was in touch with from the old 67th Squadron of the 18th Fighter Wing crew (like Dad). I am lucky to have known him. My condolences to the family.

Harvey Brown Jr

January 31, 2014

We extend our sympathy to Ann and family. We lived near the McNamaras for 14 years and thought very highly of Don. May all of your happy memories be a source of comfort for you at this difficult time.

Ira/Evelyn Peck

January 20, 2014

Our deepest sympathy. Mitzi and Ig Robers

January 20, 2014

Although I never had the honor of meeting Don while at 3M, I salute his memory as a fellow 3M'er, a fellow officer who served in Korea, and a fellow graduate of an Upstate New York University. My condolences to his family and friends.

Nicholas Argento

January 19, 2014

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