NEWPORT - Thomas A. McDonald, 79, died November 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1941 in Milo, a son of Thomas and Stella (Shoppee) McDonald, Sr. He graduated from Waterville High School, Class of 1960. Tom served in the United States Air Force and worked for over 20 years at Springfield Terminal. He was a member of Meridian Lodge # 125 in Pittsfield and enjoyed working on electronics. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially liked camping at Willimantic. Tom married his high school sweetheart, the former Shirley Marden. In addition to his wife of Newport, he is survived by a son, Michael and wife Heidi McDonald of Newport News, VA; a daughter, Tina and husband Stacey Fitts of Pittsfield; 3 grandchildren, Spenser and Seth Fitts, and Hayley McDonald; and 1 great grandson Robbie. There will be no services at this time. Interment will be in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport