Avis de décès de James-M. Donnell

GORHAM - Dr. James "Jim" Moffat Donnell, 79, died June 17, 2011, at home. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, to James M. and Ruby Donnell. He graduated from McGill University with a bachelors degree in biochemistry at 19 and graduated from McGill School of Medicine in 1955 with a gold medal in pediatrics. Dr. Donnell was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada. He completed resident training in internal medicine, pathology, surgery and research in McGill-affiliated teaching hospitals in England and at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Donnell also was a commissioned lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, captain in the Medical Corps and a major in the 1st Medical Battalion Militia, after completing the Canadian Officers Training from 1951 to 1956. He grew up living between the Laurentians and the city of Montreal. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed skiing, golfing, hiking, hunting and fishing throughout his life. In addition to his wife, Jean A. Donnell, family includes daughters Jessica M. Donnell of Acton, Maine, Jean Anne Donnell of San Francisco, and Irene M. Donnell of Intervale; sister Irene M. Slater; six nieces and two nephews. . SERVICES: A gathering of family, colleagues and friends will be held at the Town & Country Motor Inn in Shelburne Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made the charity of one's choice. Bryant Funeral Homes is handling arrangements. For more information, go to bryantfuneralhome.net.