Alexandria M. McDonough Obituary (1925 - 2013)

Winslow-Alexandria Michael McDonough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Waterville on January 8, 2013, after a short illness. She was born on March 30, 1925 in Winslow, to George and Adele Paradis Michael. "Allie" grew up and lived in Winslow her entire life. She graduated from Winslow High School and attended Thomas College. She was employed by Keyes Fibre Company Huhtamaki for nearly thirty years and retired in 1983. Allie married the love of her life, James Louis McDonough, in 1951 and they were happily married for 35 years. Allie was a life-long member of St. John the Baptist Church. She enjoyed sports throughout her life and later took a particular liking to fishing, playing cards, Beano and was an avid Red Sox fan. She was deeply involved with family and treasured her many friendships. You were always welcome in her home and she made sure you always left with a full stomach - whether you were hungry or not. Her kindness and generosity will be fondly remembered by many. She was predeceased by her husband, James Louis McDonough in 1986; sisters, Helen Daniels and Christine Jones; brothers, Charles Cook Michael, Michael Mickey Michael and James Michael; special friends Geneva Labbe and Laurier Veilleux. Allie is survived by her son, James McDonough and wife Beverly of Winslow; son, Mark McDonough of Waterville; daughter, Kathy Jackson and husband, Gary of Winslow; son, Todd McDonough and partner, Nieves Moon of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Elizabeth Betty Atkinson and husband, Oran of Skowhegan; grandchildren, James McDonough II of Waterville, Heather Perry of Fairfield, Megan McDonough Giroux of Vassalboro, Matthew McDonough of San Francisco, CA, Jamie Jackson of Kittery, Kimberly Jackson of Somerville, MA, Melissa McDonough Contreras of Valdosta, GA; four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, special friends, Jackie Carter and Kathy Jensen, both of Winslow, as well as many other special friends. Our family would like to thank Dr. David Preston and Debbie Hutchins for their guidance and compassion. We also wish to thank special nurses, Sherrie, Nancy and Dorie at MaineGeneral Medical Center for their support. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 47 Monument St., Winslow on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11 am with a celebration of her life to follow at MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW, Veterans Dr. Winslow. A spring burial will be held in the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in her memory to: Hospice Volunteers of the Waterville Area, 304 Main Street, Waterville 04901 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 313 Washington Street, Suite 310, Newton, MA 02458.