Donald E. Fyfe
AUBURN – Donald E. Fyfe, 94, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born August 25, 1927 in Portland, the son of William H. and Wilhelmina (Fraser) Fyfe.
Donald was a graduate of Edward Little High School, class of 1946. He married Marie Meserve in Auburn on June 12, 1949. She passed away on Feb. 19, 2003 following 54 years of marriage. He remarried on April 10, 2006 to Lorielie Clark and they enjoyed spending time together in Maine and Florida.
In 1947 he joined the Maine National Guard and transferred to the U.S. Air Force at Fort Ethan Allen in Burlington, Vt. as a supply sergeant. Later, he went to New York City for an interview at W.T. Grant headquarters and became a manager of various Grant stores throughout New England and New York. Eight years before his retirement in 1992, he was a manager for Mardens in Portland and Lewiston.
Donald was a 78-year member of the United Methodist Church of Auburn, a 70-year member of the Tranquil Lodge of Masons 29 AF & AM, a member of the Androscoggin Valley Square and Compass Club, First Auburn Senior Citizens, and the Robin Dow Senior Citizens.
He was an avid card player and enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, and traveling.
Donald is survived by his wife Lorielie Clark; two sons, Peter Fyfe and his wife Suzanne and James Fyfe and his wife Kathryn; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Marie Meserve Fyfe; four brothers, Gordon, Leonard, William and Philip Fyfe and a sister, Dorothy Cole.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 at the United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Avenue, Auburn. The church requires all attendees wear masks as a sign of respect for everyone’s health.
Arrangements are with The Fortin Group, 217 Turner St., Auburn. Online condolences may be shared with his family at http://www.thefortingroup.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Honor Flight Maine,
P.O. Box 1770
Portland, ME 04104-1770
or securely online at
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