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DONALD V. McDOUGALL (Age 93)  
Passed away peacefully June 26, 2016, at his home in Scarborough. Donald was born in San Francisco, CA, October 19, 1923, the son of John and Susie (Towt) McDougall.Donald retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in June of 1968, with 20 years of active service. He fought in World War II, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War. He was also a prisoner of war during World War II. . Donald received the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, among many others while serving his country.Donald is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan (Blanchard) McDougall; his sons, Michael McDougall and wife, Barbara and Ian Arthur McDougall; daughter, Megan Mc-Dougall; grandchildren, Nicholas, Kellan, Chelsea Donahue, Brody A McDougall and Bailie-Rae McDougall; great-granddaughter, Madison Donahue; sister, Joy, and nieces, Gail and Donna. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his sister, Beth Gowan.Friends may call July 7, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jones-Rich-Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, ME 04103. Burial will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA 22211.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 3, 2016.

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Chelsea Donahue

July 6, 2016

You were and will always be my hero. Thank you for your service, and thank you for raising me. I will always love you most, Papa.

July 6, 2016

Another from the 'Greatest Generation' in God's care.
Thank you for your service.

Robert Tourville

July 4, 2016

Mac was an unofficial, yet very supportive, mentor during my earliest days at the Naval Air Systems Command. He shaped my professional life in many positive ways, and I'm proud to have known him.

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