Robert Andrew McDonald, 92, of Southbury, formerly a longtime resident of Ridgefield, died June 20. Born in Stamford, December 10, 1925, he was the son of Adah and Harold McDonald.

His wife of 68 years, Carol; six children and their spouses, Robert and Diane McDonald of Newtown, Mary Jo and Anthony Schimaneck of Lancaster, Penn., Peter and Nanette McDonald of Salem, W.Va., Thomas and Irene McDonald of North Granby, Elizabeth and John Demeyer of Southbury, and Emily Wilcox of Arnold, Md.; sister, Marilyn Hoffman of Sandy, Utah; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren survive him.

His brother, Harold, predeceased him.

Mr McDonald was a graduate of Darien High School and Fordham University. He was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as the Quartermaster of the ship USS Finch.

He began his professional career as a physicist at American Optical Company. He was employed at Barnes Engineering for 22 years, becoming senior vice president. He then worked as president of Fairfield Medical until his retirement in 1995. Mr McDonald served as a volunteer for many years for Meals on Wheels.

He shared his love of golf with Carol and his son, Robert. He was a single digit handicap golfer until age 70. Taking care of his family and his home were his top priorities. He worked tirelessly around his home with home improvement projects until he moved from his home in Ridgefield.

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