Margaret D Brogan-McDonald--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)

Katherine McDonald Obituary SCARBOROUGH - Katherine Jean (Naples) McDonald died May 13, 2019, Portland, at the age of 85. Katherine was born in Portland, Nov. 19, 1933, to the late Margaret Mary (Locke) and Frank James Naples. Katherine graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951 where she was a member of the "Zugs" (Zeta Upsilon Gamma). After graduation, she was employed in the disbursement accounting office of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. Katherine met Francis "Frank" in 1951 while she and her twin sister, Mary Jane, were out buying cashews for their father. They dated for many years and married in 1957 after his two and one half years in the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany. Katherine had many interests, but first and foremost, her family. She was a proud mother and grandmother who was a meticulous housekeeper and will always be remembered for her love of family, friends, and attention to detail. When her daughters were young, she loved to dress them alike and made many of their clothes. She passed on that love of sewing, and baking to them. Her family's favorite memories are their excursions to Higgins Beach, Scarborough, where she and Frank went while dating, and when married, brought their family for many years. The tradition of vacationing at Higgins Beach began when her children were young and continues through three generations. Katherine was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Francis; and her brother, Frank. She leaves six children: Erin McDonald of Charlestown, Mass., Stephanie Hurley and husband, David of Kingston, Mass., Mary Powers and husband, Mark of Duxbury, Mass., Jacqueline Caron and husband, James of Gorham and twin sons, Sean of Swampscott, Mass. and Michael of Biddeford; her siblings, Mary Jane Ashley, Joanne Yates, and Richard Napolitano. She was the doting and beloved "Nana" to nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Katherine's family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Barron Center for all the care and support they provided. Visiting hours celebrating Katherine's life will be held on Friday, May 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. at the chapel on Saturday, May 18, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Congress Street, Portland. Burial will be private. To view Katherine's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barron Center 1145 Brighton Ave. Portland, Maine 04102 Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on May 15, 2019.

Scarborough - Francis Michael "Frank" McDonald, passed away September 17, 2018, in Portland, at the age of 85 after a brief illness. Frank was born June 22, 1933, in Portland, Maine, the youngest son of the late John and Margaret (Brogan) McDonald. Frank graduated from Cheverus High School in 1951. After graduation he worked for G. E. in Portland. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army, attending basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, and shipped out on the S. S. Bruckner, headed for Bremerhaven, Germany. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany Headquarters Company 7781 Army Unit. He was part of the occupation force in Berlin and worked in Zehlendorf, the Berlin Command Office. While in Berlin, he traveled throughout Europe and his cherished Ireland where he visited Kiltumper, Kilmihil, his mother's birthplace. Frank was honorably discharged from the Army in 1956. He retired as District Manager of Operations from New England Telephone & Telegraph in 1990 after 37 years. Frank had many interests, first and foremost his family. He was the proud patriarch and will be remembered for his love of golf, reading, crossword puzzles and attention to detail, all traits of a well-respected and loved man. His family's favorite memories are Sunday dinners featuring his famous baseball-size meatballs, and the tradition of vacationing at Higgins Beach, Scarborough, which began when his children were young and continues through three generations. After retirement, Frank was a mainstay at Willowdale Golf Club in Scarborough as a member, employee, tournament director and rules official. Frank was predeceased by his siblings, John, Virginia Kandola, Joseph, Margaret LaRose and James. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Katherine (Naples) McDonald; his 6 children: Erin McDonald of Charlestown, MA, Stephanie Hurley and husband David of Kingston, MA, Mary Powers and husband Mark of Duxbury, MA, Jacqueline Caron and husband James of Gorham, and twin sons Sean of Swampscott, MA, and Michael of Biddeford. He was the beloved "Papa" to nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visiting Hours celebrating Frank's life will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 2-6 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Monday at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Military Honors will follow. To view Frank's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Veterans' Homes, 290 US-1 Scarborough, ME 04074. His family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Scarborough location for all the care and support they provided. ----------------

Margaret Irene (Greaney) McDonald of Kennebunk, York County, ME was born on June 27, 1923 in Portland, Cumberland County to Joseph Michael Greaney and Alice M (Fitsimmons) Greaney. She had a sister Alyce May (Greaney) Joy. She married Joseph Francis "Joe" Mcdonald in 1949 in Portland, Cumberland County, and they were married until Joseph's death on February 4, 1994. Margaret McDonald died at age 77 years old on September 29, 2000.

John J McDonald of Portland, Maine United States was born on July 9, 1892 in Ireland to Matthias McDonald and Mary (Corbett). He married Margaret D (Brogan) McDonald on June 15, 1920 in Portland, Cumberland County United States, and they were married until John's death on April 11, 1965 in Portland United States. John McDonald had children John Francis Mcdonald, Virginia Ann (McDonald) Kandola, Margaret M "Peggy" (McDonald), Joseph Francis "Joe" Mcdonald, James Richard "Jim" McDonald, and Francis Michael "Frank" McDonald.

Margaret D (Brogan) McDonald of Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine United States was born on December 3, 1895 at Kiltumper in CE Ireland to Mary Ann (Hehir) Brogan and Michael Brogan. She had siblings Bridget Agnes "Delia" (Brogan) Pender, Thomas Michael Brogan, Ellen Theresa (Brogan) Honan, Katherine Agnes “Katie” (Brogan) Keaney, and Nora Brogan. She married John J McDonald on June 15, 1920 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine United States, and they were married until John's death on April 11, 1965 in Portland United States. She had children John Francis Mcdonald, Virginia Ann (McDonald) Kandola, Margaret M "Peggy" (McDonald), Joseph Francis "Joe" Mcdonald, James Richard "Jim" McDonald, and Francis Michael "Frank" McDonald. Margaret McDonald died at age 102 years old on January 9, 1998 in Falmouth, and was buried in 1995 at Calvary Cemetery 1461 Broadway, in South Portland, Cumberland County.