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Robert McQuinn Obituary

Robert S. McQuinn, 80
PORTLAND - Robert S. McQuinn, 80, of Brookview Terrace in Portland, passed away on May 16, 2017, following a lengthy illness. He was born Cambridge, Mass., the son of George and Sarah (Burke) McQuinn.
He graduated from Cheverus High School and University of Southern Maine. In 1962, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served in South Korea. After serving his enlistment, he later started working for Getty in 1966, where he retired after many years of employment. He continued working part-time at Cabela's in Scarborough.
He was predeceased by his brother, George McQuinn.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna (Fairweather) McQuinn, of Portland; children, Carol Daigle, James McQuinn, Peter McQuinn, and Jean McQuinn; grandson, Brandon McQuinn; brother, John McQuinn; and sisters, Joan Cote, Sarah Elwell, and Maureen McQuinn. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Southern Maine and at Sedgewood Commons for their exceptional care.
A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at
Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home,
199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. For additional information and to sign Robert's online guest book, visit: www.jonesrichandbarnes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to
St. Jude's Children's
Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105




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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on May 20, 2017.

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May 31, 2017

Jim,
sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts are with you.

Barb Meserve

Maureen ODonnell Burke

May 30, 2017

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dad and brother. Our thoughts are with you and all the McQuinn family during this difficult time. With caring thoughts from your cousin Eddie and Maureen Burke. Sligo, Ireland.

Natkhana Chayawarakul

May 28, 2017

Pete,I'm so sorry on your loss.

May 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father Jim, thinking of you.
Linda Barber

Tyler

May 22, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Read Ps.29:11

Cheryl Thompson

May 22, 2017

Jim, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of need.

Betsy LaFond

May 20, 2017

♡RIP~Mr.McQuinn♡
I'm so sorry Jeannie and Family! He will be missed he was a wonderful man by far....

May 20, 2017

Thank you for your service

May 20, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Jacqueilne Durant-Harthorne

May 20, 2017

JIm I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It is never easy to loose a loved one. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Tammie Fischer

May 19, 2017

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love.

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