DONALD THOMAS McDERMOTT, 97, of Sparta, NJ passed away on July 5, 2015 at his residence. Donald was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lived in St. Croix the Virgin Islands before moving to Sparta for many years. He was a proud member of the US Air Force serving missions during WWll and the Korean Wars. After the war he flew first for American Overseas Airline and then Pan American Airways, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Lake Mohawk Golf and Country Clubs in Sparta. Donald is predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy. He is survived by his devoted daughter Sharon McDermott; son Donald Ray McDermott and his wife Nancy Lee of LaCombe, LA. Donald is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Donald, Rita Marie, and Nicole and 5 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at 11am Friday, July 10, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 294 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.
