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James "Jim" McDonald - Class of 1959
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 07/Dec/2022
107.145.178.172
James "Jim" McDonald, 80 years old, a life long resident of
the town of Newburgh, has entered into eternal rest on
December 6th, 2022. Jim was born in Newburgh, NY on January
8th, 1942 to Mary (Chappo ) McDonald and John McDonald.Jim
was the youngest of 3 boys.
Jim married the love of his life Carol (Boles) McDonald in
Newburgh, NY on May 15th, 1966 where they remained
blissfully married for 56 years raising their three
children. A well educated man, Jim graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy, Marist College where he received a masters
degree in engineering, and furthered his education at Union
College. He spent 32 years working for IBM from where he
retired, and after retirement Jim drove for West Point Tours
as a bus driver where the school children lovingly gave him
the nickname "The 6 flags dancing guy".
Jim was a life member of Dan Leghorn Fire Department and
loved serving his community with over 25 years of volunteer
service with the fire department. He also served as past
president of the town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corp,
where he was a life time member. Jim loved his family more
than anything else, any holiday, birthday or event, Jim was
always there, expressing how proud he was of his children
and grandchildren. He loved traveling the world and making
memories with his wife.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Carol McDonald; his
daughters, Beth Churns of Newburgh, NY and Jennifer McDonald
Summers (partner Douglas DeGroat) of Newburgh, NY; and his
only son Matthew McDonald (wife Semantha McDonald); as well
as 10 grandchildren: Brandon, Joshua ,Caleb, Julia, Valerie,
Sage, Sean, Parker, Ashlyn and Antonio James; and many
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and
father, Mary and John McDonald, and two older brothers, Bill
McDonald and Jack McDonald. Jim will be loved and missed by
the many people who were blessed to have him in their lives.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Westchester, NY.
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