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John Wesley
MacGregor, 72
GRAY -- John Wesley MacGregor, 72, of Summit Road, formerly Sebago, passed away on Jan. 13, 2014, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Boston, Mass., on Nov. 25, 1941, the son of the late John and Bernadette (Merrill) MacGregor.
After graduating from Sanford High School in 1958, John went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962.
Afterward, John began his career as a professional truck driver. Over the years he worked for companies such as G.W. Jewett, Coles Express, Yarmouth Lumber, and most recently for Irving Oil- from which he retired from in 2010.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid motorcycling enthusiast. John was a member of the NRA and the American Legion.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Rebecca Meader; daughters, Theresa MacGregor of Colorado and Crystal Levesque of Texas; brother, James 'Skip' MacGregor of Parsonsfield, and sister, Kathleen Gerry of Limerick.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a service with military honors at 12 p.m., at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd.) in Buxton (Bar Mills). Pastor Laura Holt Haslam will officiate. www.DCPate.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to:
The Buxton Center Baptist
Church Building Fund
938 Long Plains Rd.
Buxton, Maine 04093
or to VNA Home Health
and Hospice
144 State St.
Portland, Maine 04101

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 15, 2014.

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marge latuscha

January 17, 2014

Crystal and Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen your dad since you and I were children, but I will always remember him as a kind and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Marge Tillson Latuscha

January 16, 2014

Kathy and family, are deepest sorrow for all of you and you are in our thoughts. Janet & JB

January 15, 2014

Thank you for your service.

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