Preston MacKay Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Preston L. MacKay of Wareham, formerly of Hopkinton and Medway, share his passing on April 18, 2019, at the Wareham Healthcare Nursing Home at the age of 90. "Mac" was one of eleven children of the late Elmer and Alice Kimball MacKay. Married in 1956 to Nancy Chase, they had four children: Julia MacKay and partner Bill Gledhill, her children Jennifer and Jeffrey Gonsalves; Beth and husband Todd Clark and their children Audrey, Julie and Steven Clark; Lori McCurley-MacKay, her partner Mike Zimmerman, her children Brandon and Brian McCurley; Amy and husband Rich Cassidy, and their children Aidan and Liam Cassidy; and their six great-grandchildren. No matter what else Mac was doing, he always had time for his family. He is survived by his brother Duncan MacKay of Illinois and many loved nieces and nephews. Preston served in the United States Coast Guard and was invol- ved in many rescues working in the engine room of the Coast Guard Ship Yakutat. He worked in the Engineering Model Shop of Waters Corporation in Milford on liquid chromatography instrumentation, starting with working with Jim Waters in his garage. Mac will be remembered for his love of animals, deer hunting, playing the harmonica, drawing (horses especially), singing, yodeling, and spending time on Anna Maria Island in Florida. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 18th at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzhei- mer's Association, 309 Waverly Oak, Waltham, MA 02452.

Published by The Westborough News from May 8 to May 17, 2019.
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Nancy and family, so sorry for for loss may your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl Hitchings

May 16, 2019

Sending our Love, Thoughts, and Prayers to you and your entire family, Nancy, with the loss of your husband, Preston. May all your wonderful memories help to sustain you through this very difficult time.

Beverly & David MacKinnon

May 7, 2019

Deepest sympathy to Aunt Nancy, cousins Julie, Beth, Lori and Amy as well as to all extended family. May the love of family carry you through your grief and know that memories will remain in the heart forever.

Susan George

May 6, 2019

Bruce and Caroline mackay send our deepest sympathies and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bruce and caroline mackay

May 5, 2019

I light this candle for a great uncle

Roy Stratton. Jr

May 4, 2019

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