David J. McDonald

1948 - 2020

David J. McDonald obituary, 1948-2020, Quincy, MA

David J. McDonald

1948 - 2020

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

David McDonald Obituary

Visit the MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.
David J. McDonald, age 72 ,of Quincy, MA , died peacefully, Tuesday, Nov.17,2020, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He grew up in Houghs Neck and was a life long Quincy resident. He was a very hard working man who worked in the plumbing trade for many years. He had a big smile and a great laugh.

David was the loving father to Michelle l. McDonald of Weymouth and Diane E. McDonald of Quincy from second wife Cynthia (Clark) McDonald and survived by his wife Kathy McDonald and their children David McDonald of Hanson and Christopher McDonald of Rockland; devoted grandfather to Christopher McDonald of Sturbridge, Alex, Allie, Arianna, Dylan, Lily , and great granddaughters Mya and Harper; Brother of Robert McDonald of Houghs Neck, Elizabeth "Betty" Madden of Weymouth, and Stephen McDonald of Houghs Neck. He also had many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

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

MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services

760 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382

How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor David McDonald's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign David McDonald's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?