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Monday, March 11, 2024

BN/NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Donald Frank McCredie

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, BN/NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Donald Frank McCredie

June 5, 1939 ~ March 8, 2024

 


Notice of passing….retired Braniff/National/Pan Am/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Donald Frank McCredie, age 84.  I believe Don joined National Airlines 10-01-1967.  He retired with Delta Air lines June 1999 based 030/ATL.  Widowed in June of 2023 with the passing of his wife Annette, Don is survived by his children and grandchildren.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.tmralph.com/obituaries/donald-mccredie  also at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/donald-mccredie-obituary?id=54584220

 

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Donald McCredie Obituary

Donald Frank McCredie, born on June 5, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas, departed peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Plantation, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, dedication, and love. He lived a life of quiet strength and unwavering commitment to his family.

 

In 1949, Donald's path intersected with that of his life long love, Annette, in Auburn, Illinois. Their marriage, flourished for 62 years until Annette's passing in June 2023, and was a testament to the enduring power of love and partnership.

 

Donald's career as an airline pilot spanned decades, encompassing Braniff, National, Pan Am, and Delta Airlines. His steady hand and calm demeanor in the cockpit earned him the respect of his colleagues and the confidence of the many travelers who entrusted their journeys to his care.

 

Before his career with the airlines, Donald served his country in the Air Force and pursued his education at Southern Illinois University. His dedication to duty and pursuit of excellence set a standard for those who followed in his footsteps.

 

Donald's love for his family knew no bounds. As a devoted husband to Annette and a loving father to Bradley (Penny) McCredie and Sharon (Steve) Brasgalla, he provided a steadfast anchor at all times. His grandchildren, Austin McCredie, Madison Tsai and Elizabeth Brasgalla, were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them.

 

In his passing, Donald is reunited with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward McCredie, and his beloved Annette. He is survived by his brother Roger McCredie who still resides in their hometown of Auburn Illinois. Though his physical presence may be gone, his spirit lives on in the memories of those who knew and loved him.

 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19 from 4:00-7:00pm at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th St, Plantation, FL 33317.   You are invited to join the family for a celebration of Donald's life on Wednesday, March 20 at 11:00am at Plantation United Methodist Church, 1001 NW 70th Ave, Plantation, FL 33313.

 

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plantation United Methodist Church in his memory.

 

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https://www.tmralph.com/obituaries/annette-mccredie

Annette Louise McCredie

April 8, 1939 — June 3, 2023

Annette Louise McCredie, age 84, of Plantation, Florida passed away on June 3, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born on April 8, 1939 in Auburn, Illinois, to the late George and Chassa Bartolazzi.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Donald Frank McCredie; her loving children Sharon (Steve) Brasgalla, Bradley (Penny) McCredie; her grandchildren Elizabeth Brasgalla, Austin and Madison McCredie; and her siblings Donna Bartolazzi, Tom (Kathy) Bartolazzi, Jean (Bob) Grosso………………………………

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Annette Louise McCredie

April 8, 1939 ~ June 3, 2024

 

....widow of DL Capt. Donald Frank McCredie

Please visit https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2024/03/bnnalpaadl-capt-donald-frank-mccredie.html

Also

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/annette-mccredie-obituary?id=56101472

 

Annette McCredie Obituary

Annette Louise McCredie, 84, passed away June 3, 2023, in Plantation, Florida. Her husband of 62 years, Donald Frank McCredie, 84, died March 8, 2024, in Plantation, Florida.

Annette was born April 8, 1939, in Auburn to the late George and Chassa Bartolazzi. Donald, the oldest son of Edward and Elizabeth McCredie, was born the same year, on June 5, in Port Arthur, Texas. Don's family moved to Auburn in 1948, and, a year later, he met Annette. It was the beginning of a lifetime together, filled with love, laughter and the arrival of children and, later, grandchildren.

They are survived by their daughter, Sharon (Steve) Brasgalla, of Plantation, Florida, and their son, Bradley (Penny) McCredie, of Austin, Texas; by their grandchildren, Elizabeth Brasgalla, Austin McCredie and Madison (Kyle) Tsai. Annette is also survived by her siblings Tom (Kathy) Bartolazzi and Jean (Bob) Grosso. Don is survived by his brother Roger (PJ) McCredie, who still resides in the McCredie's family home in Auburn.

Don graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and served in the U.S. Air Force. He then began his long career as a commercial airline pilot, flying for Braniff, National, Pan Am and Delta airlines, before retiring in 1999. During those years, Annette managed their home and spent many of her free moments playing tennis, golf and bridge. They were active in their church - the Plantation United Methodist Church - and, after Don's retirement, they enjoyed traveling and spending even more time with their grandchildren.

Inurnment services will be held at the Auburn Cemetery on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2 p.m.

1 comment:

  1. There was no one better than Don. An absolutely decent human being. I was fortunate to have known him. R.I.P. Don and Annette.

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