Frederick A. Donaldson obituary

Frederick A. Donaldson

Passed 8/8/2009

Obituary For Frederick A. Donaldson

Frederick A. Donaldson, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at his home. He was born February 21, 1928 in Canonsburg, PA a son of the late Louis D. and Helen Townrow Donaldson, Jr. He served in the U.S. Navy Amphibious Forces during WW II in the Pacific Theater. He retired in November 2005 as a self-employed dental technician, was a commercial pilot and a charter member of the Eddie Dew Memorial Pilots Association. Preceding Fred in death were his wife Ruth Dennis Donaldson; son Charles Donaldson; daughter Kathryn Donaldson and a brother Louis D. Donaldson III. Surviving are his son Thomas A. Donaldson of West Alexandria, OH; daughter Joan Gooch of Luebbering, MO; grandsons Tony Ellis of Falls Church, VA, Thomas D. Donaldson of West Alexandria, OH, Daniel Donaldson of West Alexandria, OH; granddaughter Elise Donaldson of Kettering, OH; brother James T. Donaldson of Bivalve, MD and sister Alice J. Kundrat of Melbourne, FL. There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Shorac Funeral Home (Formerly McClave), 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville.

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09/03/2024

Dave and Judy Bickler

My wife and I want to extend our condolences to Fred's family. We just learned of his passing and feel a great loss. We met Fred when I started flying out of Toronto, Fred's home field, and we became fast friends. We both enjoyed many hours flying with him or just sitting around listening to his stories. We will also miss Fred circling our house and blowing his horn! Fred was a fine man in every way but then you all know that don't you. Our world will not be the same without Fred in it. May God bless him and you.
09/03/2024

Kathryn A. DiCarlantonio

My condolences to the Donaldson family upon the death of Fred. I worked for many years at the dental office of Ronald C. Ard in Weirton, and Fred and Ruthie were the suppliers of the finished dentures. It was such a pleasure to know them both. I used to drop the casts off at the house on my way home, and Fred always had a story to tell or something to show me in that wonderful office. He and Ruthie even offered to take me up in the plane, but I just couldn't muster up the nerve! They both laughed at that. They were both wonderful people, and may fond memories keep them in your hearts forever. May God hold you near during this difficult time.
09/03/2024

Alain E. Alimario

Our office wants to offer sincere condolences to your family. Mr. Donaldson was a great man. We always enjoyed our dealings with him. We missed him when he retired. We are very sorry. The office of Drs. Alain & Cynthia Alimario
09/03/2024

Ron and Ginger Ellis

I have good memories of flying with Fred and the fun that we had. He was a great grandfather to Tony - I appreciate him for that. Ron Ellis

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