Donald B. "Mac" MacKinnon

Donald B. “Mac” MacKinnon, 65, of Hope Street, Attleboro, died on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice House in Providence, Rhode Island following an illness diagnosed in April.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on August 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Gordon MacKinnon, founder of MacKinnon Insurance, and the late Margaret (Brinton) MacKinnon. He was raised and educated in Attleboro where he was a 1960 graduate of Attleboro High School.

Since 2000, Mr. MacKinnon was employed by the City of Attleboro for the Water Department and previously worked at Briggs Nursery in North Attleboro for several years and did independent landscaping work.

He recently joined the Attleboro Lodge of Elks – Lodge #1014.

“Mac” was a friend of Bill W., was an ardent NASCAR fan and as a sports enthusiast he loved the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox.

His survivors include his sister: Diane “Dee Dee” MacKinnon Jones of Stuart, Florida; a cousin: Sandra Gorman Ustas of North Providence, RI; a dear friend: Jodie Ishavaraia Togaris of Jupiter, Florida and numerous friends who provided love and support and much guidance in recent months.

Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME (all caps!) 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), North Attleboro with the Rev. Kenneth Boyle, Pastor of Candleberry Chapel, South Main Street, Attleboro, officiating.

Children’s room available during services.

Following services an invitation will be extended to join his family and friends for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860.

To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.