Ian A. MacCrae

1957 - 2021

Ian A. MacCrae, Age 63, of North Kingstown, went home to the Lord on September 18, 2021. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Carolyn (Steffens) MacCrae.

Born in Wakefield, a son of the late Kenneth G. and Marion F. (Dykes) MacCrae.  He lived in North Kingstown most of his life.  He also leaves his son Benjamin MacCrae, his wife Catherine and he was a loving Grumpy for his granddaughter Eleanora “Ellie” all of North Kingstown. Mr. MacCrae leaves behind his brother Michael S. MacCrae and his wife Barbara of Piketon, OH, his sister-in-law Evelyn D. Sylvia of Kissimmee, FL, Marilyn D. Bender of Cranston and Lynn M. Steffens of North Kingstown, his brother-in-law Gary J. Steffens, Sr. and his wife Susanne of Warwick as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also a bonus dad for Stanley J. Mlyniec of Coventry and Natalie E. Linden of Richmond.

He was a 1975 graduate of North Kingstown High School.  He attended URI but left there to pursue a career at Electric Boat for 35 years.  He was a loving husband and his son’s best friend.  He had a very special relationship with his daughter-in-law, Catherine.  His pride and joy was his granddaughter. 

Mr. MacCrae was a sports fanatic.  While he was most passionate about the Patriots, Bruins, and Red Sox; he also enjoyed watching many other sports.  In his younger days, he was an avid bowler.  Mr. MacCrae coached Sr. Babe Ruth teams beginning when he was a senior in high school and continued for many, many years.  Later he coached the girls’ softball team of Quidnessett Baptist Church.  Mr. MacCrae was also a cartoon enthusiast who also consumed comic books and graphic novels. He has collected comic books since he was 5 years old when he learned to read.  He was also a cat lover, especially his boys Milo and Otis.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 24th from 4 - 7 pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. His funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Kingstown High School for the Athletic Department.