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David H. McDonald

Rutland, VT

October 30, 1959 - July 21, 2021

David H. McDonald Obituary

David H. McDonald David H. McDonald, 61, of Rutland died unexpectedly July 21, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born on October 30, 1959 in Lowell, MA the son of Thomas A. McDonald Sr. and Gerry (Balch) McDonald. Mr. McDonald grew up in Rutland and graduated from the Mill River High School in 1977. Following high school he served in the US Marine Corp. After his discharge he was employed by Carris Reels for some time. He worked on various construction projects before successfully running his own business, McDonald's Building and Remodeling, until his retirement. During retirement he enjoyed fishing, carpentry, cabinetry and making furniture at his home. He was a fan of the New England Patriots and a friend of Bill W. Survivors include: a daughter Sara McDonald of Rutland; 3 sons David M. McDonald (and his wife Ashley) of Rutland, Ted Whitaker (and his wife Emily) of Whitehall, NY and Christopher Lethbridge of Rutland; his parents of Rutland; His sister Anna McDonald-Shapiro (and husband Scott) of Leesburg, FL; 4 brothers Thomas McDonald Jr (and wife Trish) of Pittsford, Norman McDonald, Mark McDonald and, Richard McDonald all of Rutland; 9 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife Debbie McDonald in 2006 and a niece Kara McDonald-Hebert in 2012. Friends may call on Wednesday July 28, 2021 from 4pm until 6pm at the Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St, Rutland, VT. A funeral will be held 11AM Thursday at the Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the Italian Aid Society 415 West St, Rutland, VT Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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