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MURDOCK MACKENZIE Obituary

MacKENZIE, Murdock J. "Bud" Jr. Of Framingham, formerly of Waltham, Lincoln and Marlborough, June 13, 2022. Husband of the late Margaret L. (Binda) MacKenzie and Adeline (Rando) MacKenzie. Father of Murdock John MacKenzie, III (Elizabeth) of West Boylston, Lisa MacKenzie of Concord, Laura Santucci (Jeff Kimbar) and Paula M. Vellante (William), all of Marlborough. Grandfather of Shawna Risotti (Steven), Jason MacKenzie, Crystal Marshall (Adam), Michael MacKenzie (Ashley), Ronald Santucci, III (Sarah Lawson), Danielle Gratto (Anthony) and Maria and Julia Vellante. Great-grandfather of Amitty, Charlie, MacKenzie, Matthew, Anna, Corbin and Briar. Brother of Jean Arcese of Rutland, VT and the late Robert MacKenzie, Marguerite McCullough and Pauline Chase. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Bud's life by gathering for Calling Hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM on Friday, June 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday morning when his Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. For complete obituary, guestbook and directions, please visit www.JoyceFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2022.

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Rosario Tucci

July 26, 2023

Mac, Just found about your .
About your Dad. Very sorry hear about it.
My deepest Condolences go out to you and your family . Raz

Laura Santucci

October 1, 2022

Dad I miss you more and more as each day passes. My heart is forever broken with saddness. I know your with your loved ones especially mom which gives me some comfort. Corbin talks about you daily and how he misses his grampie. He tells people with such pride this speical hat I wear was my grampies but he is in heaven now with his angels so I wear it for him. Dad yourspirt is forever in our homes with all the love laughter happiness and precious memories. We will keep you alive in all the happy loving memories each one of us shared. I love you so much dad xo

Paula Vellante

July 27, 2022

To my beautiful father who was also my mom. I was twice as blessed. My best friend, my hero. Your love endless as your loyalty and devotion unparalleled. Your ((hugs)) were like being wrapped in a bow I miss you beyond words but find comfort reliving all the beautiful memories we made together and find peace that you are now once again with the love of your life, our mom ❤ As in life, we'll always be together.
I love you dad xo

Laura Santucci

July 14, 2022

Miss you so much papa I love you to the moon and back infinity and beyond. Give mom a hug for me and let her know I love and miss her too. Until we meet again.

Wendy Burley(Herring)

June 18, 2022

Lisa and family,
Soo sorry for your loss.I remember seeing him in his home in Loncoln when I went to see Lisa.He always made you feel welcome.great man he will be missed.

Connie & Roberta Gavini & Morley (Gavini)

June 18, 2022

Sorry for your loss

Wallace Arcese Jr

June 17, 2022

God bless you uncle Buddy, I will always remember you as an awesome uncle, a great friend and always with a smile. Love Wally Jr.

American Heart Association

June 16, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Jun

17

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Jun

18

Service

11:00 a.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Jun

18

Burial

Mount Feake Cemetery

203 Prospect Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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