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DONALD FREDERICK MACLELLAN

1940 - 2024

DONALD FREDERICK MACLELLAN obituary, 1940-2024, Arlington, MA

BORN

1940

DIED

2024

DONALD MACLELLAN Obituary

MacLELLAN, Donald Frederick Of Arlington, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 14th, at the age of eighty-three. Donald was born in Medford, MA on December 11, 1940, son of the late Colin F. MacLellan and Sarah Mary (Boyd) MacLellan. Donald leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Catherine Marie Judith "Judy" (MacKenzie) MacLellan. Donald was the beloved father of Colin MacLellan and his wife Mary Anne "Mazy" of Atlanta, GA, Alasdair MacLellan of Arlington, and Ian MacLellan and his wife Sarah of Melrose. He was the world's best grampa to Owen, Sadie, Colin "Brody" and Kenzie Maclellan. Donald is also survived by his adored sister, Anne Marie MacLellan of Arlington. https://www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=OB55142262&utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=ppn_confirmation&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=ppn_obit Visiting Hours: A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 25th, at 10:00am, at St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St., in Arlington. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the Mass, from 9:00am to 10:00am, also at St. Agnes Church.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 19 to May 20, 2024.

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Glen Simon

August 1, 2024

Learning how to say "Massachusetts" properly!!! With the help of him and his kids over a whole summer I learned how to say it properly. His was and is always a good man. He will be missed by our family. He is in all our hearts and will assist you through the hard times when you need him. Never say good bye but until we see you again.

Claire MacLellan Vink

May 24, 2024

So sorry to hear of Donald's passing. We had so many wonderful memories up on Situate St. What a wonderful couple you both were together Judy! My thoughts and prays are with all of you. RIP Donald Frederick

Dan MacGillivray

May 23, 2024

So sorry for your loss Judy and Family!! Thinking of you all !!

Love John Mac Gillivray and family

Ken and Toshia

May 21, 2024

We're so sorry for Don's passing. We'll always remember his gentle kindness and helping hand. We offer our condolences and sympathies for your loss.

May 20, 2024

DEAR JUDY SO SORRY FOR DONALDS PASSING LOVE TO YOU AND FAMILY ALSO ANN LOVE LANA LANDRY

Nancy and Ed Bower

May 20, 2024

Ann,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother Donald.
May he rest in peace.

Carmen Konzem

May 20, 2024

Dear Judy,
Very sorry to learn of Donald's passing.
I have found memories of his wonderful sense of humor and treasure our Canadian evenings together.
Carmen Konzem

Joanne Figliolini White

May 20, 2024

Anne I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. You and your family are in my prayers. Please get in touch with me. 781-820-8582. keep all your wonderful memories of him close to your heart. God bless all of you.

Mike Rivera

May 20, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
~ Salute ~
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

Elizabeth

May 20, 2024

Judy, Ian & Sarah, Brody & Kenzie - we are so sorry about the loss of Donald. He left a legacy of love and family with you. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and sending our love. ~ Liz, Charley & family

Leah Hoover

May 20, 2024

Sincere condolences Judy on the loss of your beloved partner Donald. Truly an honourary Canadian! He will be missed. Take care my friend.

Catherine Steele

May 20, 2024

Judy and Family, very sorry to read of the passing of Donald, he was a wonderful person and you will all miss him dearly. Deepest Sympathy Catherine Steele and Family

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