Bruce Edward McAfee

Bruce Edward McAfee died at home on November 16, 2023 with his loving wife, Marcia, daughter, Julie McAfee Arbogast, and son-in-law Elmer Arbogast by his side. He was born in Portland, ME on December 19, 1944, to Harold and Elizabeth McAfee. A proud graduate of Deering High School Class of 1963, and B.C. (Bentley College). Bruce was proud of six years of perfect attendance at Lincoln and Deering. He supported all Deering Activities from theater to sports, and never missed a Thanksgiving Game since 1958 to 2014.

Despite lifelong asthma, Bruce played sports and ran track. He enjoyed golf at Riverside with three Dicks (Brazier, Brown and Olsen).

Bruce finally passed the CPA exam and truly enjoyed his client relationships. He continued working well beyond normal retirement; and taking CPE Courses. Bruce was fortunate to partner for many years with Richard Goodine (Goodine & McAfee CPA's). When Richard decided to leave public accounting, Bruce was again fortunate to have a client and friend in Brad Burns and moved his practice to Forest Ave. With his great staff of Maureen Pattee and Barbara Brown, Bruce was able to continue his practice for years.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marcia, his daughter, Julie Arbogast and her husband Elmer of Westbrook, and the two greatest grandsons a man could ever wish for, Anselm Edward and Dana Robert Arbogast. Other survivors include his brother Dr. Robert McAfee of Portland, sister-in-law Judith (Mrs. Kenneth) McAfee of Cumberland, Ann Newton (Mrs. David) of Ozona, FL., Sister and Brother-in-Law Mary Weeks and William of Portland. He leaves many loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

A celebration of Bruce's life will be held on his birthday, December 19, 2023 at the Woodford's Club 179 Woodford St. Portland, ME from 12:00 to 4:00. Family will receive visitors from 12:00 – 1:00 to be followed by a celebration of life, all are welcome.

Donations in Bruce's Memory can be made to:

Maine Association of Professional Accountants 452 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062.

Riverside Golf Association 1158 Riverside St. Portland, ME 04103.

Woodford’s Club 179 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com for the McAfee family.