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Stephen MacLeod Obituary

Stephen C. MacLeod, 67, of Ipswich, and husband of Robin (Hill) MacLeod, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. Born in 1947 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, son of Elwin and Elizabeth MacLeod, he immigrated to the United States in 1955 and naturalized in 1961. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Shrewsbury High School and continued his education at BU, Regent College (British Columbia), Michigan State University and Suffolk Law School. Between his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Steve served during the Vietnam War in the US Army's Military Police Corps and the Infantry Chorus. For the past 35 years Stephen was an administrator at Barrington College (RI) and Gordon College (MA), serving in a variety of rolls, including Dean of Student Development, Dean of Planning, and College Counsel. Steve will be remembered and deeply missed by friends and family for his patience, understanding, tolerance, compassion, wisdom and quick wit. In addition to his wife of 39 years, Robin, he is survived by two sons: Sean and wife Jenny of New York City, and Mark and wife Lauren of Danbury, CT. He is also survived by two brothers: David MacLeod and wife Linda of Dubuque, IA, and Brian MacLeod and wife Susan of Hampden, MA. A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the First Congregational Church of Hamilton, 624 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Stephen's memory to: the Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology at www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate. (Checks made out to Massachusetts General Hospital c/o Development Office, Attn: Mary McQuillen, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114.). Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home of Ipswich. To send a letter of condolence to Stephen's family please go to: MorrisFH.com.

Published by The Ipswich Chronicle from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9, 2015.
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Thinking if you Robin, and family. ❤

Barbara Laflamme

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January 28, 2021

So very sorry. There are no words. He will remain in your heart forever.

Patty Nickerson

February 6, 2015

Dear Robin and Family: We are so sorry to learn of Stephen's death. Bob and I remember vividly your beautiful wedding, and how special it was that Stephen sang to you. We hope and pray that those, and a lifetime of other wonderful memories of love and sharing, will help to sustain you now and as you move forward. With deepest sympathy and caring thoughts ~

Karen Devereaux & Bob Melillo

February 6, 2015

Robin,
So sorry for your lost! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help during this toughest time.

Quang Nguyen

February 5, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts go out to the MacLeod family.

Gordon Wainwright

February 4, 2015

Dear Robin , Sean, Mark and family,
My deepest condolences on Steve's passing and to lighter moments for your hearts. His generous caring inclusive spirit is fondly remembered by both Pat and I . To a fine legacy in the love of his family. God bless,
Carol Nelsen

carolann nelsen

February 4, 2015

David and Brian and the whole MacLeod family -

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Linda Swift

February 4, 2015

Robin ~ Chris and I are so very sad to hear this news. We have counted Steve as a friend and mentor all these years. We have enjoyed your updates every year and hope that time spent with your boys will provide comfort and many opportunities to share memories. We have so many great memories of our funny, funny friend.

Alice and Chris Moore

February 3, 2015

My sympathy to the family. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9

February 3, 2015

Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.

Dr. Timothy Hoffman

February 3, 2015

Robin, I'm sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I remember you both from my time at Barrington (1982-84). A transfer student, I quickly noticed how my fellow students respected & liked him & quickly found out why, as he welcomed me in his quiet & kind way. I last saw him when we were both part of Hamilton Congregational Church in the late 1980's. May you and your family know the Lord's presence in a special way as you adjust to life without Steve.

Joel Stoddert

February 3, 2015

Dear MacLeod family, so sorry for your loss. I worked for Steve doing work study in undergraduate school at Barrington. He was a great man.

Kathy McLeod

February 2, 2015

Dear Family, So hard to put into words how we all feel. Steve was a wonderful friend, someone I grew up with at Bethany and someone who shared a love of "The Donald". So happy you were all with him and he went peacefully. May all your memories comfort you as well as the knowledge that we will see him again. My love, prayers & sympathy are with you all.

Patricia Barrie

February 2, 2015

So very sorry to hear about your dear husband, Robin. He fought the fight but is now at peace at Home. May the Lord give you comfort that you need and cherrish the memories. Love, Barb

Barbara Laflamme

February 2, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Macleod family. Steve was a true friend, and will be greatly missed. He was always friendly, thoughtful, and kind. Although Steve is gone, he is in a better place now, and in peace

Don Palmer

February 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Eloise Lyon Grubaugh

February 2, 2015

All of us at SHS loved "Steve Macleod for President" He was kind, conscientious, happy, sincere. He made us all feel that he cared about us, because he did. He was a special man. We are all sad that he left us too soon. Love and strength to you, Robin, and your men and family.

Judy Leach ONeil

February 2, 2015

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