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Paul MacDONALD Obituary

MacDONALD, Paul William Of Reading, January 14. Beloved father of Juelanne and James; and stepchildren, Melanie and Thomas; and brother of Helen, Charles, and Robert. He leaves behind grandchildren, Brittaney, Veronica, Nathaniel P., Sage, Robyn, and Tyler; great-grandchild Mia; nieces and nephews, Sandra, Laura, Deborah, Suzanne, Jeanne, Benjamin, and Nathaniel W.; former spouses, Margaret and Michele; and his loving and patient partner of 30 years, Laura Weldon. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 770 Salem St., Malden, on Saturday, January 28, at 11 a.m. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, on Friday, January 27, from 4-7 p.m. Interment Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. For obituary/directions/guestbook www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2023.

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Laura (Surette) Towey

February 13, 2025

My greatest memory was just being with you. Our time together was musical and laughter .
I miss and love you every day.

Alan Martignetti

January 28, 2023

My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Paul and I worked in the Property Office at MIT for about 15 years. He was a great co-worker and friend. He loved his music and we had numerous conversations about music of all kinds. I really enjoyed his camaraderie while at MIT.

Laura Surette(Towey-Towle)

January 28, 2023

I love you heart and soul Paul.
Never a day goes by when i hear your voice sing me a beautiful song. Forever in my
Heart.
Cousin Laura Surette

Juelie Perry-Schwartz

January 22, 2023

Juelie Perry-Schwartz

January 22, 2023

Dad I love you and will see you again in God's timing.

Christine levesque

January 21, 2023

Laura,Julie,Jamie and family
I was so saddened to hear of Paul´s passing. He was wonderful person, friend, neighbor, musician My dad and I lived next to Paul for many years and there the friendship grew. I pray that Paul is now with my dad Dick. I. Am sure they are getting caught up where they left off. My thoughts and prayers are you all. Sorry we could not be there In person.
Love
Chris, Michael and Connor levesque

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27

Visitation

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

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, MA

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28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

770 Salem St., Malden, MA

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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