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Halsey W. McDonough
Gardiner, Maine
Halsey W. McDonough passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 at Maine General Hospital in Augusta. Halsey was born on November 5, 1943 in Newton, MA, to the late Leland and Mary McDonough.
Halsey grew up in Solon, Maine with his brothers Leland (Lee), James (Jim), and William (Bill) enjoying the best life and charm of small town America. Halsey graduated from Solon High School, Class of 1962 and the University of Maine in Orono, with a BS, Class of 1966. Upon graduating, he taught chemistry at Wiscasset Middle High School before branching off to Real Estate. Soon thereafter, he established his own company, Riverview Terrace as a property and land owner. Halsey remained the sole owner alongside his Construction Foreman and friend, Joe Hawthorne, Gardiner, ME., and fellow colleagues, Luke and Cameron Muller, and Gareth Brown.
Halsey is survived by his brothers, Leland B. McDonough of South Hamilton, MA., James B. McDonough of West Newbury, MA., and William L. McDonough and wife Sandra J. Mitchell of Bangor, ME., and nieces, Catherine and Marie.
Halsey was predeceased by his parents Leland and Mary McDonough; sister-in-laws; Linda McDonough and Barbara McDonough ; and nephew, Brian McDonough.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 12 p.m. at Giberson Funeral Home, 18 River Street, Bingham, ME. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to: Solon Community Food Cupboard, 56 North Main St., Solon, ME 04979
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