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George MacDonald Obituary

Age 84, of Norwell. April 4, 2008. Loving father of Luna Smith of Fort Myers, FL., and Michael MacDonald of Tequesta, FL., formerly of Duxbury. Brother of Genevieve Harrington of Arlington. Also survived by his three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Helens Church, 383 Washington St. (Rt. 53), Norwell. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center. If desired, donations in Georges memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Retired Tug Boat Captain, Boston Fuel Transportation. Retired Captain, Baystate Cruise Lines. U.S. NAVY, WWII. For an online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-659-2200

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 6, 2008.

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Kristen Cannon

April 9, 2008

George was a great friend to all he knew. He was generous, kind, and always had a story to share. We will forever have very special memories to look back on and remember him with a smile. Thanks for the memories George! May you rest in peace. With our sympathy~Kristen and Chris Cannon

Mike Casey

April 8, 2008

Mr. MacDonald,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Sissy and Joe Hughes

April 8, 2008

To Luna and Michael

Joe and I were so sorry to see George had slipped away. He was such a good Friend and Neighbor. The Hughes' will remember Him with the fondest of memories.

Frederick Hains DDS

April 8, 2008

George we will miss you and your many stories peace be with you. With sincere sympathy Frederick O. Hains DDS & Staff

Pam Burns

April 7, 2008

George will be so missed. He was such a big part of the many lives of the Bay State family. We will always think of you when we get together and remember the happy times we all shared. With love, Pam

Tom & Barbara Balcom

April 6, 2008

We will miss your phonecalls and great chats. You will really be missed.

Brian Brailsford

April 6, 2008

George will be missed by many. He was always there to lend a helping hand, a listening ear or some helpful advice to those that knew him. I have fond memories in particular of George and I back in the old days manning the wheelhouse aboard the "Commonwealth" whale watching. We used to share some great stories back in those days! George, I hope that they have plenty of fresh haddock up there for you! And save a piece for me.

Marita Nakashian

April 6, 2008

To Our dearest friend George,we say good bye. We will all miss you
The Nakashian Family

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