James Ernest Doneghy

James Ernest Doneghy, 57, of Clifton, Virginia passed away early Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015 from a chronic illness. Jim was a long time associate of Virginia’s wonderful forests, rivers, and parks. He appreciated the outdoors, wide array of landscapes and wildlife. His adventurous pursuits took him throughout New England, Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia & Quebec, Canada. Jim was born in Clifton on March 22, 1957, son of John Herbert Doneghy & Grace Marion (Lee) Doneghy. He was educated in the Fairfax County Schools and began many of his lifelong friendships on the playground at Clifton Elementary School. Jim was active in the Boy Scouts. He attended Robinson High School. Jim began working full time for the Berrall Jasper Fence Company, Washington, D.C. where he had worked during earlier summers. He was a fence erector, welder and machine operator for almost 20 years. He was later employed by Ryan Homes in the residential construction business for 10 years. Jim was also an independent contractor and worker, able to apply his knowledge of concrete, welding and mechanics skills. Before his retirement, Jim worked with Albert Sackett Construction Co. and found installing pool, sports court & hardscapes rewarding. Jim was a lifelong resident of Clifton. He grew up with many friends running through the woods, driving the back roads and camping. He was happiest outdoors when fishing a river or hunting. Jim is predeceased by his father, mother & sister, Linda Lee Forrester, (Doneghy). Jim is survived by his son Justin Doneghy of Linden, VA and brother, Scott Doneghy and his wife Joanne of Manchester, MA, his niece, Catherine (Katie) Lee Doneghy of Boston, MA and nephew, John William Doneghy of Oroville, CA, brother-in-law Mark Forrester of Irvine, KY and many first, second cousins & friends. A memorial service at Demaine Funeral Home (Formerly Everly Funeral Home) will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM located at 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA. by Reverend, Dr. Lynn Stanton-Hoyle, Pastor of the Clifton Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his honor to the Izaak Walton League of America 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.