Photo courtesy of Tasker Funeral Home - Dover
Apr 6, 1925 - Feb 18, 2015
Richard, Dennis and Family, I'd like to extend to you all my condolences over the passing of your Dad.
Rick Foster
February 28, 2015 | Rollinsford, NH
It is with great sadness to learn of Uncle Mac's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of family parties and will never forget meeting Aunt Betty and Uncle Mac for the first time at Aunt Geraldine and Uncle Bill's pool party. I was terrified to meet the Bowen clan all at once and I recall Betty's warmth and Mac's twinkling eyes and infectious smile and instantly I knew what a wonderful extended family I would join! You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we miss you so very much!
Jane and Chris Bowen
February 27, 2015 | Murphy, NC
To
Dennis, Gerry and the McAtavey Family,
Sending condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Wendy Duvall
February 26, 2015 | Hanpton, NH
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Saj
February 24, 2015
I am so greatful to have known Don. Your family are in my prayers and thoughts
Leanne Buyck
February 24, 2015
Sorry to hear about Don,Pam and i worked with him for years.
Tom and Pam Dimon
February 24, 2015 | Dover, NH
Jim,Dennis,Gerry and Richard
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
John and Rhoda McAtavey
February 22, 2015 | Berwick, ME
My condolences to the McAtavey Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring some comfort in the days ahead.
Karen (Smith) Breault
February 22, 2015 | Nashua, NH
Don was a good man. I worked with him at New England Telephone. He helped to make "The Telephone Company" a good place to work. Additionally, Don was happy to teach a young Engineer like me!
Charles Rankie
February 21, 2015 | Eliot, ME
Dover- Donald Joseph McAtavey, 89, passed peacefully on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at Langdon Place in Dover NH. Don was born April 6 1925 in Dover NH the son of James Michael and Mabel (Illingworth) McAtavey. Upon graduating high school Don enlisted in the Navy and saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II. After returning from the war, Donald married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth Bowen of Somersworth NH and they made their home in Dover for their 48 years of marriage until "Betty's " passing in 1991. Together, they raised their four boys. Donald was very involved in the community. He was Scout Master of Troop170 at St Joseph church for many years in the late 50's and 60's. Later, he was elected to the local school board and served as secretary of the board for several years. He was employed for over 40 years by New England Telephone and achieved "Pioneer" status with them. Donald's love of travel followed him through his life. It is common for former scouts to inquire about him and reminisce about their travels with the Troop to many destinations in the Northeast and Canada. In 1992, Donald was blessed to find love again when he married Kathleen Letellier. Together they made their home at Fox Tail Ridge in Dover for 10 years and then made the move to "The Villages" in Florida for the next 10 years. During this time they enjoyed many ocean cruises the world over. As Floridians, they often hosted family making brief escapes from the cold New Hampshire winters. In June of 2013 they returned to Dover to spend their remaining days at Langdon Place. In every sense of the phrase, Donald was truly a member of "The Greatest Generation" Donald was predeceased by Elizabeth, his wife of 48 years; his second wife Kathleen Letellier McAtavey with whom he spent 21 years; a brother Richard McAtavey of South Berwick Maine; a daughter in law Trudy McAtavey; and a grandson Derek McAtavey. He is survived by sons D James and Nancy McAtavey, Dennis McAtavey, Gerald McAtavey and partner Anne, Richard and Brenda McAtavey and the children of his second marriage Kathleen Letellier and husband Robert Gordon, Lauren Letellier and husband Christopher Atkins, Brandon and Marie Letellier, Mary Duffy, and Matthew Letellier and wife Therese and several grandchildren. The family would like to say a special thank you to Langdon Place of Dover and Life Choice Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Don. Per his request, there will be no services, private family burial in the spring In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Boy Scouts of America or the charity of one's choice in his name.
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