Cameron James "Jim" MacNaughton

Cameron James “Jim” MacNaughton, age 95, a longtime resident of Lake Forest, Illinois passed away May 10, 2024. Jim was born on July 26, 1928 to James and Lillian MacNaughton in East Orange, New Jersey. Jim had one younger brother Tony MacNaughton. In 1947 he graduated from The Peddie School, Heightstown, New Jersey in 1951. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with a degree in Spanish. Jim served in the United States Army, during the Korean War and was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He served in the capacity of Operations Officer, Department of Electronics in the Antiaircraft and Guided Missiles Branch. He was awarded the National Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. While still in the Army, Jim met the love of his life Dorothy “Dee Dee” at a mutual friend’s party. They were married in 1952. After the military Jim and Dee Dee returned to New York. They started a family and moved many times, eventually settling their growing family in Lake Forest, Illinois in 1967. Jim spent his career in the Textile business, working for Cannon Mills and then West Point Pepperell as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Jim’s life outside work was marked by his passions. He was an avid boater. He and Dee Dee enjoyed many years on their boat at Waukegan Harbor. He enjoyed fishing and taking overnight excursions on their boat. He was an exceptional tennis player, endearingly nicknamed “Bullets” for his lightening fast serve. Although he was not a trained pianist, he played a good “Boogie Woogie” on the piano. He was a longtime member of the Lake Forest Club. Jim was an excellent woodworker. He enjoyed making furniture and clocks. He also enjoyed building model trains. Jim was a devoted member of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest. He served as an usher for over twenty years. His faith was a very important part of his life. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy MacNaughton, nee Deacon; loving and devoted father of James “Jim” MacNaughton, John (Celia) MacNaughton, Craig (Kimberly) MacNaughton and Cathy (Matt) Williams; cherished grandfather of Laura (Jess) Oathout, Lindsay (Ryan) Short, Matthew (Laura) Williams, Paul MacNaughton, John MacNaughton, Michael MacNaughton, Ryan Williams and Philip MacNaughton and Jack Williams; special great-grandfather of Rosie, Everett, Ellie, Finn, Clare, Annie, John Paul, Tommy and Madelynn; father-in-law to the late Janet Kay MacNaughton. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Tony MacNaughton. Visitation from 4-8PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, Illinois. Funeral Mass at 10AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Interment will be held at Lake Forest Cemetery, Lake Forest, Illinois. The Mass will be live-streamed at: https://youtube.com/live/toXdNvPlVeE?feature=share. For information - Reuland and Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest, 847-234-9649 or www.RTfunerals.com Memorial contributions to the Church of St. Mary, Lake Forest.

Cameron James "Jim" MacNaughton

July 26, 1928 - May 10, 2024