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1930 - 2014

Gary Mcdonald

1930 - 2014

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1930

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2014

Gary Mcdonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28, 2014.

Mcdonald, Gary was born Aug. 6, 1930 in Detroit MI. He grew up in Livonia Township and attended Denby High School. After high school, he served in the Marines, and after his discharge, he found success in the direct selling industry. He eventually teamed up with Brownie Wise and was a pioneer in the Tupperware Home Party plan. He moved to Central Florida when Earl Tupper moved the Tupperware main headquarters from Massachusetts to Kissimmee in the early 1950's. Gary was inducted into the DSA Hall of Fame in 1969. He retired to The Villages in 2000 and is survived by his wife Sue, his son Michael McDonald, Ed Higgins, Bill Higgins, Nicki Soucy, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He passed away on December 6, 2014 at the Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages.

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Moreen Gourdie

January 4, 2015

Sue, I've thought of you and Gary so many times. You were such gracious hosts and good friends. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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December 28, 2014

When they first moved to Orlando they lived on Finch St in Audubon Park. A long commute to Kissimmee even in those carefree days.

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Dann Pottinger

December 25, 2014

Remember Gary and his wife well when they lived in Orlando, and at their camp on Lake Sheen in Windermere. A fine man. My condolences to his family.

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