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Donald James McCormick, insurance industry retiree

November 22, 2020

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, Donald James McCormick, 73,  Bethany Beach, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., passed away.

He was the beloved husband for 47 years of Bernadette Starke McCormick; dear father of Karen Gamache and husband Nick of Raleigh, N.C., and Bridget Frye and husband John of Bethesda, Md.; loving grandfather of Ella, Claire and Jane Gamache; Cole, Kyle and Caroline Frye; and brother of William “Neil” McCormick of Silver Spring and Timothy McCormick of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Donald was born in Washington, D.C., Jan. 5, 1947. He graduated from St. Anthony High School class of 1964 in Washington, D.C., and received his bachelor’s degree from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. Don’s career in the insurance industry spanned over 40 years. Don treasured making memories while traveling with family and friends.

Donations may be made in Don’s memory to Delaware Hospice, www.delawarehospice.org; 100 Patriots Way Milford, DE 19963, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org; 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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