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James "Jim" E. McDonald

Wakefield, Rhode Island

June 17, 1955 - July 24, 2021

James "Jim" E. McDonald Obituary

James (Jim) McDonald, of Narragansett, passed away July 24th, with his loving wife Sharon Oakley McDonald by his side. Born June 17, 1955 in Pawtucket R.I. to Rita McDonald Devine and the late James E McDonald. Jim was a devoted father to Thomas McDonald married to Lindsay McDonald and his daughter, Shelley McDonald. Jim leaves a loving sister, Michelle McDonald Bier and three brothers Micheal McDonald, Kevin McDonald and Patrick(Tim) McDonald. Jim was a graduate from Chariho high school 1974. He was a police cadet in the early 70’s, followed by a security guard at University of Rhode Island. After graduating from the police academy in 1975, Jim was a U.R.I. police officer for 31 years. Later retiring as Lt . During his youth, he was a altar boy at St. Thomas More Church and St. Veronica Chapel in Narragansett in during the 60’s to 70. He also delivered the newspapers daily in Mettatuxet. Jim was an avid collector of old tv shows and movies on cds and video. He loved the Red Sox, Patriots and U.R.I. basketball. He loved cars and trucks. He could tell you about each year and what made them special. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He would put a smile on your face and make you laugh. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 30 at 11 am in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, South Kingstown. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 29, from 4-7 pm in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations in Jim's name may be made to VNA Care New England Hospice Care, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886.

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