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Mark MacDONALD Obituary
Born in 1952, he grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and dropped out of Ohio State to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970-75. He retired from N.C. National Guard in 1996 after 20 years of service.
He attended NCSU on the GI Bill, where he met his former wife, Libby and graduated in 1980 with a Soil Conservation degree. In 1985, he entered medical school at ECU and began practice as a family physician in 1992. While in medical practice, he graduated from police academy and became a sworn police officer with the Auxiliary unit in Newport News, Va., later joining the Marine Patrol unit. He volunteered many nights with his partner Rich Bell and enjoyed the camaraderie of numerous dedicated male and female officers.
He had sparkling blue eyes to match his quick wit. He was a dedicated father to Ann and Erin, encouraging the development of their sense of adventure and fun through activities like donning bicycle helmets and life jackets to walk through the remnants of a storm.
Mark is survived by his daughters, Ann and Erin; his mother, Jackie; brother, Gary; aunt, Jean; and many, many family and friends who loved him.
The family would like Mark's friends to help them celebrate his life from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at 312 Woodroof Rd. Newport News, Va. They would cherish your written memories of Mark.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark MacDONALD
James Kipper
January 22, 2011
Well, I did not know Dr.Macdonald had passed until lsat night. He was MY DOCTOR for several years and helped me get through a really hard time in my life.I will NEVER forget him. I still on a daily basis follow a piece of advise he gave me. Thankyou Doctor.
January 20, 2011
I attended some classes at NCSU with Mark back in the day. He was a great guy. My condolences to his family.
Bill Isley
Cary, NC
Steve Gilchrist
October 18, 2010
To my friend and my mentor. I will always miss you. Thanks for the good times.
Stezo Class of 2007
Siamak Kazemi, DO, PharmD
October 17, 2010
To my deepest sorrow, I just learned about Mark's passing. He was a mentor to me, an outstanding faculty and a great person. I always could count on his medical advice and cheering spirit. His love for buckeyes were unparallel. I would like to extend my sympathy to his family and friends and may god bless his soul. I will miss you dearly Dr. MacDonald.
Adric Huynh
September 4, 2010
My deepest apologies too the MacDonald family. He was one of the favorite Attendings among Residents. I will miss working out with him at the gym and his wisdom. He has served his country bravely as a Marine; humanity as a compassionate Doctor; and family as a loving father.. We will miss you tremendously!
Kimberly Lamm
August 23, 2010
To the Macdonald family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Dr. Macdonald at the Family Practice Center many years ago. I could always count on a smile and his good humor to brighten up a busy day. I remember the days of the girls voluntering in the office during the summer time and how Mark seemed to enjoy having them around the office. May God bless you all.
August 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Hernani Valerio, MD
August 20, 2010
DR. Mark was my mentor and a good friend during residency training at Riverside Family practice. I learned about his death only a few days ago from a former fellow resident. We will truly miss him. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Thank you Dr. Macdonald for all the teachings, the fun memories , the guidance you have shown me and to my fellow residents. God bless your soul.
Ron Smith
August 18, 2010
I was deeply saddened and shocked at the death of Mark. He was my friend, my doctor, and my fellow auxiliary officer on the Newport News force. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was truly an honor to have known and worked with him.
August 17, 2010
Truely saddened by the news of Marks passing. Our deepest sympathy to the Mac Donald family from the Youngquist family in Ohio.
Donna Youngquist Susil
Johnise Nuttycombe
August 16, 2010
Libby, Ann, and Erin,
I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. May your happy memories give you comfort. Sincerely, Johnise Nuttycombe
August 16, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of Mark's passing.My memories of Mark will always be cherished.Love,Mary Youngquist.
Beverley Tietjens
August 16, 2010
As a fellow (retired) law enforcement Officer I can say that Mark will be missed by all. I knew him for many years.
To his immediate family we wish to offer our condolences and as Richard
has said, Hevean has gained a saint.
Beverley and Rosaria Tietjens
Tiffany Battle
August 16, 2010
Dr. Macdonald was a joy to work with at Riverside Family Medicine. He was always willing to help. He would stop and talk to his staff just because he wanted to say hello. My prayers are with you all during your loss. Gone but not forgotten.
August 16, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love Ruth, Sterling and Cindy Youngquist
Richard Martin
August 16, 2010
I am very sorry to find out that my friend passed away, I have known Mark for a very long time, and this friendship started in my first years of being a police officer. Mark loved people and he loved being around law enforcement. He was always so kind if he saw you. He would always stop, shake your hand and then talk to you. He was a one of a kind and showed his true concern to the public, patients and friends. My heart goes out to the family, and I pray that God will ease your sorrow at this time. A true family man and friend to all has departed us, but his memory will live on. Heaven has gained another saint, so my heart goes out to all of his family, God bless you all!
August 15, 2010
Whenever I was down, I could count on Mark to cheer me up with that contagious laugh. I sure could use that laugh now. He was my fellow medical student, physician, marathoner, big brother and will always be my eternal best buddy. Jimmy Griggs MD
terri landau
August 15, 2010
Dear Libby, Ann & Erin,
A friend from NN called today and gave us the very sad news. We have been out of touch for awhile but always think about your family whenever we remember the 4 yrs. we lived across the street , you were all great neighbors.
One of my memories of Mark was watching him try to walk the day after running some crazy 100 mile race.
Like everyone else who wrote we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
(Libby - I tried e-mailing a couple of months ago but it bounced back, in the Fall I will try and give you a call)
Terri Landau & Gordon Weaver
Keith and Julie Harris
August 15, 2010
Annabelle - May you find comfort in knowing you have friends who love you and are here for you. Our hearts are heavy for you during this sad time.
Love,
Katie DeVries
August 15, 2010
Dr. Mac was a refreshing breeze to all of us at Riverside during the challenges of residency. His advice both medical and practical will live on though his adventuresome spirit will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss and wish you peace in this time.
August 15, 2010
Dr MacDonald was one of my favorite attendings at Riverside Family Medicine. He was always approachable and always had a smile on his face. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Kathy Stover
August 15, 2010
Mark got me into distance running. Without his encouragement, I would have never run 13 marathons! We ran numerous races together, and he always helped keep me going. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very kind-hearted. His daughters were the light of his life. Feryl and I extend our sympathy to Ann, Erin, and Libby.
August 15, 2010
Mark was a great neighbor, and good friend, and always had a smile. We are sorry for your loss.
Bill and Kim Alto
Sonja Deal
August 15, 2010
Dr. MacDonald was one of the first physicians I met when I went to work with Riverside. I will always remember his sense of humor.He loved his girls so much and spoke often of them. In the days that follow try to remember the good times you were blessed to have with each other.Please know he was well respected and touched the lives of many. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Rob & Brandi Runyon
August 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mark's family and friends. In the past year as neighbors, we came to know him as a very sweet & kind man. Our deepest sympathies.
Bayley Royer, MD
August 14, 2010
Dr. MacDonald brought his razor-sharp wit and his kind heart to everything he did. He was an outstanding faculty member at Riverside Family Practice and his contributions will live on. He will be missed and my thoughts go out to his family.
Pat Witherspoon
August 14, 2010
Libby, Ann, Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Through your time of sorrow, only try and remember the good times you shared with him. Ann and Erin, when I saw you in the store, I never thought I would be writing this. Keep your head high and I know your dad was so proud of your accomplishments. When I worked with him, he had nothing but good and proud things to share about you. Remember his love for you. May God bless and keep you.
Sue Johnson
August 14, 2010
Ann, Erin, and Libby ~ I am so sorry about your family loss. I know the unending strength you all have will serve to get each of you through this, along with your favorite memories.
August 14, 2010
Mark was such a kind, funny, strange and vibrant presence. We miss him every day at Riverside Family Medicine. Our thoughts and love are with his beautiful girls. He touched everyone he knew, and we all share your loss.
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