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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James F.
Donaldson, Jr.
April 18, 2017
James F. Donaldson, Jr., 63, of Lancaster, died at home on April 18, 2017. Jim was a true, old school audiophile and collector of fine electronics who loved music and appreciated the sound of vinyl records, especially anything by the Rolling Stones. He was also a football fan who never missed a game with his favorite team, the Oakland Raiders. Many friends will fondly remember Jim as a fixture in the cabana club at the Host on Keller Ave. in the 70s and 80s, walking down the Lititz Pike with zinc oxide on his nose. If he could leave us with anything, perhaps it would be these lyrics by the Stones: "I have my freedom but I don't have much time. Faith has been broken, tears must be cried. Let's do some living after we die." Born in Lancaster, Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Dorothy (Klemer) Donaldson. He was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and worked at Armstrong World Industries for over 20 years. Jim is survived by a sister, Theresa, wife of Bob Chambers, Florida; and two brothers, Tom Donaldson, husband of Eileen, and Joe Donaldson, husband of Kim, all of Lancaster; as well as nieces and nephews, Blake, Caeli, and Max Donaldson; Sheila Lange; and Rebecca Myers. There will be a graveside service at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA, at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 20, 2017. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601. Note that it is for the Aevidum Club, in Jim Donaldson's memory.
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