Donald D. MacInnis, 78, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3 after a long illness.
He was born in Portland Nov. 18, 1932, the son of Donald D. and Florence E. Reidy MacInnis. He graduated Cathedral Grammar School and Cheverus High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Reserves and then graduated from Maine Maritime Academy. After traveling to many impoverished countries, he was called into the priesthood at Maryknoll Fathers. He was assigned to South Korea where he introduced Marriage Encounter. He later left the priesthood and earned a degree from the U of M in Social Work. He worked at Tri-County Mental Health, Augusta Mental Heath Institute, and the Maine Forensic Service. Before he became ill, he was very involved in the Kairos Prison Ministry.
He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph MacInnis and wife Eilene Peddle from Sydney, Nova Scotia.
He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter, Anna Marie; step children, Richard Flood and Emily Austin; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle and Rian Austin; sister, Mary A. Delaney of Portland; brother, John B. MacInnis of Portland; and many nieces and nephews from Maine and Nova Scotia, all of whom he cherished.
Mass 10 a.m., Tues., May 17 at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Propagation of the Faith-H.C.A., PO Box 11559, Portland, ME 04104-7559 or Propagation of the Faith-Mass Stipends, PO Box 11559, Portland, ME 04104-7559.
