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Malcolm MacGregor Obituary

MacGREGOR, Malcolm E. Malcolm E. MacGregor, 92, lifelong resident of Hartford, died on Saturday, (January 3, 2009) at Avery Heights in Hartford. He was the son of the late Robert and Mabel MacGregor, and was predeceased by his sister, Harriet M. MacGregor who died on December 29, 2008. Malcolm was a graduate of Hartford High School and Hillyer College in Hartford, and received a degree in Industrial Engineering. Prior to his retirement, he had worked at Spencer Turbine in West Hartford. He was a member of the Hartford Chorale Group and the Hall Park Beach Club of Marlborough. He is survived by his long time companion and friend, Beverly Collins. Graveside services for Malcolm and his sister, Harriet will be held on Thursday, January 8, 11 a.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery, 2035 Main St., Hartford. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donors' choice. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford, has care of the arrangements.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 6, 2009.

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Keith & Chris Cooper

January 8, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of Mac's passing. He was a good neighbor and we always enjoyed seeing him out there trimming his hedges and sailing his boat along with his friendly wave. He will be missed in our eighborhood. Our deepest condolences.

Amy MacGregor Wininger

January 7, 2009

I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Harriet and Malcolm. They were my father's cousin's, but we haven't seen each other since I was a child.

David Unsworth

January 6, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Terry Crescimanno

January 6, 2009

Malcolm was a long-time member and President Emeritus of The Choral Club of Hartford. He was a major influence in the club's success for more than thirty years. We will all miss his loyalty, enthusiasm, and sense of humor.

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