Holden - George Angus McDonald Jr., 76, of Holden, died May 16, 2022, at a Bangor Hospital, with his daughter, Sarah, by his side. He was born in Bangor, April 6, 1946, the son of George Angus McDonald, Sr and Ida (Mayo) McDonald.
George was a 1964 graduate of Brewer High School and in 1966 he enlisted in the United States Navy serving honorably as a Molder Second Class aboard the U.S.S. Yosemite AD-19., stationed in Newport, RI. He retired as Builder Chief NMCB27 with 24 years of faithful and honorable service and continued to be involved with the greater New England Chiefs Mess even after his retirement.
He finished his education at the University of Maine at Orono studying Soils and Water science. He worked for the state of Maine as a health inspector for many years and was also self-employed as a Soils Scientist. He also spent time working in mills in many different states as a brick, cement, and tile mason for Stebbins. He spent 36 years as a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, with Local 3 Boston.
George got the most joy from spending time with his family and taking road trips with his wife, Teresa. He also loved to be home in Holden. You could often find him there at the house he built but rarely ever sitting still. He was always working on something, whether it was a new project, tinkering in the garage, building a rock wall, or just fixing something that needed fixing. He also loved to ride his Harley and was a charter member of the Exiles motorcycle club which was the first of its kind in Maine.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer McDonald of Salem, MA; son, George III, wife, Rebecca and grandsons, Jaxon, Mason, and Caden of Danville, CA; daughter, Sarah and husband, Sam Martinelli, of Orono; brothers, James and wife, Irene, of Holden and Joseph and fiancée, PammyJean, of Brewer; sister, Margaret and husband, Rodney Joyal, of Eddington; many cousins (US and Canada), nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Teresa; brother, John; and infant sister, Patricia.
Special thanks to Glen Kohles, Navy shipmates, Bill Pennington and Dan Owens with their video chatting which is something he looked forward to daily.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Brewer Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 55 South Main St., Brewer. A graveside service with full military honors will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday May 25, 2022, at the Clewleyville Cemetery, Holden with Pastor David Gardiner, officiating
Those wishing to remember George in a special way, may make gifts in his name in memory of his beloved wife, Teresa, to Lafayette Family Cancer Center, c/o EMHS Foundation, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.