Donald (Donnie) McFadden Obituary (1940

Sidney- Donald (Donnie) Arthur McFadden, 75, of Sidney died unexpectedly Monday November 2, 2015 at his home. He was born in Hallowell on October 18, 1940 a son of Theodore and H. Barbara (ODonnell) McFadden. He attended and graduated from Williams High School in Oakland. While attending school he resided with Bill and Eva Cowan and worked on their farm. He met his wife Ellie Thompson whom he married on July 4, 1964. They started a family, settling in Sidney. Donnie was a supervisor at Statler Tissue in Augusta and was active in the Union. He and his wife opened their home to eight foster children while raising their own family of five children. He was a devoted husband and protector of his children. He was a prankster at heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, horseshoeing and camping and was an avid Giants and Red Sox fan. He was a great friend to whoever needed him. He was predeceased by both of his parents, and his brothers Teddy McFadden and Richard ODonnell. He is survived by five children, Barbara Pray and husband Larry, Scott McFadden and wife Zena, Jeff McFadden, Kevin McFadden and wife Vanessa and Tracy McFadden all of Sidney, three sisters, Mary Niles, Tina Couture, and Gale Martin, and his brother James McFadden, grandchildren, Ryan Ouellette, Shelby McFadden, Jake Pray and Meagan Williams; great grandchildren Abbi McDaniel and Alexis McFadden, and several nieces and nephews and close friend Tabitha Coulombe. At his request, for those wishing to attend, there will be a celebration of his life on Friday, November 27th from 1 to 3pm at Williams S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, Me 04347; 207-626-7777; www.spectrum generations.org/cohen-center for pictures, maps and directions. Celebration of Life 11/27/2015 15:00 15:00:00 William S. Cohen Community Center 22 Town Farm Road Hallowell Maine 4347