Frederick T McGonagle
September 18, 1932 ~ February 13, 2021
Resided in:
Ocala, FL
Florida- Frederick T. McGonagle, formerly of Gorham, Maine died peacefully on February 13, 2021 in Dunnellen, FL following an extended illness.
Fred was born in Portland, Maine on September 18, 1932, the son of the late Frederick T. Sr. and Margaret A. (Donlan) McGonagle. He graduated from Cheverus High School in the class of 1950 and from Holy Cross College in the class of 1954. After college, Fred enlisted and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Once he returned from the war he enrolled at the University of Maine Law School, graduating in the class of 1959.
On May 15, 1965, Fred married the love of his life, Sheila Ann Zmuda in Holliston, MA.
Fred joined a law firm in Portland and served as Assistant District Attorney in Portland before starting his own Law Practice in Gorham. He worked with businessmen and individuals and enjoyed helping people as much as he could. In the early 2000's Fred and Sheila moved to Florida where he continued to practice law for a brief time before retiring completely.
Fred and Sheila enjoyed traveling to Ireland many times, Germany for Octoberfest, and to their chalet at Sugarloaf for skiing. He took great joy in his Scottie Dogs and Irish Wolfhounds. They had a beautiful home in Gorham and loved to entertain family and friends during the holidays. He loved to swim and was doing the Peaks to Portland before it became an official relay, he also enjoyed hiking and water skiing. He loved to spend time in the outdoors tending his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens.
Fred was predeceased by his wife, Sheila A. McGonagle in 2006; a sister, Margaret Avjian; a brother, John Patrick McGonagle. He is survived by a brother in law, James Avjian of Cape Elizabeth; nieces and nephews, Carol and her husband Michael Grant of Scarborough, Susan and her husband Thomas Oliver of Raymond, Brian Glendenning of South Portland; several other nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
At the family's request, graveside services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway. To view Fred's memorial page, or to share an outline condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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Farewell to a faithful son of both the Emerald Isle and the Red White and Blue. We shared some memorable St Patrick’s Day feasts by your hearthstones. A steadfast, ethical and honorable man of the law and a dependable and loyal friend. Godspeed Fred. Agnes and Dennis Farrell
– Dennis Farrell
I could go on and on. The McGonagle’s were real peoples people country folk. I stopped on a Harley last year and paid Fred a visit in Dunnellon Florida. Fred asked if the blue lights were following me and if any shots had been fired. Fred thanked me for the update on the old neighborhood back in Maine. I thanked Fred for all the sampling we did at Sugarloaf from their numerous trips to the Virgin Islands. He smiled and agreed with true appreciation for that recall. Best advice Fred provided was ” yes our system has flaws but it is the best system out there.” God Bless the Patriots Fred and Shiela.
– Johnny Harmon