MEREDITH, NH – Paul Joseph “PJ” McDonald, 54, of Meredith, NH, died Friday, February 17, 2012 while working in Center Harbor, NH.
He was born in Newfoundland, Canada, the son of Michael and Margaret (Wilson) McDonald. PJ worked for several years as a self-employed carpenter, most recently working for Planet Green Landscape. He took great pride in his accomplishments and his finished work. PJ was known for his sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a past member and officer of the NHMRO.
In addition to his parents of West Yarmouth, Mass., he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie (Marcum) McDonald of Meredith, two daughters; Christine Keller and her husband Rob of Milford, NH and Michelle Kelly of Wilsondale, West Virginia, two brothers; Michael McDonald of Dedham and Kevin McDonald of and his wife Sue of Rehoboth, Mass., three grandchildren; Jake, Grace and Mary all of NH and nieces Emily, Hillary, Shelby and Rylee all of Mass.
He was predeceased by his brother, Brian McDonald.
Calling hours will be held from 11AM to 1PM on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. using the Carriage House entrance. Funeral services will follow at 1PM at the funeral home. A reception will follow at The Grotto at Giuseppe’s, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Ste 201, Bedford, NH 03110.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .