McDONALD, Leland A.-USAF-RET. DAV. Age 83 of Everett, MA and Brewer, ME went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2011. Son of the late Annie and Archie McDonald. Beloved husband of Irene C. McDonald. Loving father of David McDonald and his wife Karin of Brewer, ME, Robert A. Patria, Esq. of Everett, MA, and Alfred McDonald and his wife Marilyn of Phenix City, AL. Devoted grandfather of Rebecca McDonald of Brewer, ME, Emma Dorothy Patria and Ian Patria of North Andover, MA, and Christopher Patria of Belmont, MA. He was born on September 23 of 1928 in Jackson, Alabama and attended Jackson High School. He was very active in the First Baptist Church in Everett, MA, serving as Treasurer for many years. He joined the US Air Force and served during WWII and the Korean War before retiring after 20 years of service. He later worked for Manton-Gaulin in Everett, MA as a shipper for 21 years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Friday, Oct 14th, at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-6 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 50 Church St., Everett, MA 02149.