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Spencer - Malcolm D. MacBain, of 86 Chestnut Street died in Worcester on March 29, 2015.
He was born in Lynn the son of Harold K. MacBain and Frances M. (Brousseau) MacBain. The family moved to Prospect, Maine in 1948. He graduated from Bucksport High in Bucksport, ME having excelled at the fine art of debate and being a participant in his high school teams' state championship. His debating skills led to a scholarship at Bates College in Maine. After graduating Malcolm taught at several prestigious preparatory schools and ultimately ended his teaching carrier at North Brookfield High School.
Malcolm was an avid reader and a generous contributor to numerous charities.
He was predeceased by five of his siblings, sister Carol MacBain; brothers, Donald , Frank "Bob", Scott & Brian MacBain. Malcolm is survived by his beloved brother, Richard MacBain of West Brookfield.
A graveside service for Malcolm will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:30AM in Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St. is handling the arrangements. Please visit:
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Tod Mitchell
March 27, 2025
Mr. MacBain was able to get the most out of kids who weren't the top students. That was a talent. I can remember getting my SAT scores in math as Junior at NBHS in 1984. They were good and I didn't expect it. He showed me the score and said, "see, I told you so." I felt ten feet tall.
Thank you Mr. MacBain. Rest in Peace.
Tabitha MacBain
April 21, 2015
Sorry we did not know you had passed. Condolances to the family.
Brian and Tabitha MacBain
Kathy Premo
April 4, 2015
When I had to cram a year of Physics into 4 months to be allowed into my college of choice, Mr. MacBain was the one who made it happen - for this reason and many others he was a good man.
Heather Batchelor
April 4, 2015
I am so glad that I was able to tell Malcolm how much he influenced me and my life a few years ago. He was crucial to my success as an adult, and helped me realize what I had to offer the world. He was a true inspiration.
Trish Fowble
April 4, 2015
Rest in peace I for one will never forget you and the impact you have made on all of your students lives
Tod Mitchell
April 4, 2015
Thank you for the time you took with me. Your dedication to your students was an inspiration. May you rest in Peace.
Amy Cuthbert
April 3, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. MacBain. You made a world of difference...thank you for always believing in me. "WHAMMO"
Jesse Smith
April 3, 2015
Mr. McBain made me want to go to college. I wrote him a letter a few years ago to thank him for that. As a teacher myself I am well aware of how we often never say thank you to those who have impacted our lives. As teachers that leaves us to wonder if we ever truly make an impact. He wrote me back to say thank you for the note. I am glad I did that.
Alicia
April 3, 2015
Rest in peace, Mr. McBain
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