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WAYNE MACDONALD Obituary

MacDONALD, Wayne D. Of Dorchester, April 20, 2017. Beloved son of the late Grant and Grace (Sebastian) MacDonald. Loving father of Wayne, Jr. of Medford, Kelly Kenerson of Quincy, and Dawn Marie Harding of Dorchester. Cherished grandfather of Gracie Rose, Daniel MacDonald, William, Charles, Joseph, and Christina Kenerson. Caring brother of Ann Silve, Richard, Bobby, Corrinne Converse, Susan Campbell, Ellen Kotkowski, Larry, Linda Spinale, Brian, DeeDee Lenane, Jay, David, Paul, and the late Judith McQuade & Maryann MacDonald. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Longtime companion of Kathleen Harding. Vet. U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. 34 year employee of the VA Hospital in West Roxbury. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.), Monday, from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan's Church, Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. For directions and expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 21 to Apr. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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Patricia Marlowe

April 15, 2025

Dear Wayne, Another year goes by and you are still in my heart and memories of our days enjoying friends and family. Enjoyed our time together with great affection. Rest in heavenly peace

Patricia Marlowe

April 15, 2023

On this Anniversary of you going to heaven. I still have many fond memories of us all together and laughing. Love and prayers Patty Marlowe and family

Patricia Marlowe

April 15, 2022

Dear Wayne, We miss you and your wonderful sense of humor,you were a great friend and everyone loved you. RIP Dear Wayne

April 23, 2020

We thin of You Wayne......Often. We wish you were here. Your spirit is alive. Terri and the CCU RNs

Terri Kelley

April 15, 2019

Wayne; Always You are in our hearts in the VA............Everyday when I see your coworkers I think of you and Dennis. Thank You so much for your service and compassion and humor. Your sense of service doled up with your humor has been a blessing. May we all pass it on! Much Love ..Terri and the CCU RNs

Pat Ridlon

April 25, 2017

Love and miss you Rest In Peace my brother my friend

David MacDonald

April 24, 2017

Brother

April 24, 2017

I will miss you.you had the best personality.will miss your great jokes.love and prayers Patty marlowe @ Family

Gail Searle-Spratt

April 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family

Eileen and Jack Pantano

April 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences to you and your family Kelly. Our prayers are with you today and always.

Lyn & Eddie Wells

April 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss, I know Wayne will be missed by so many, I hope you all can find strength in knowing that he has found peace. Respectfully, Lyn & Ed Wells

Joe & Jo-Ann Tuohey

April 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

CH

April 23, 2017

I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one, Wayne. May you find comfort in prayer, in family and friends (Romans 12:12 and 15).

Cathy Reid

April 22, 2017

May you rest in sweet eternal peace.

Mary McNaught

April 22, 2017

We've been friends for only a few years (knew each other 45 yrs ago). I will miss your positive attitude. Your humor and your friendship. RIP Wayne. You will be missed

April 22, 2017

Dear Wayne, Angelo, Danny, Gracie and entire MacDonald family. This poem is dedicated to you, Sending Love and light.


~I Looked in the sky~
Written By: Antoinette Vittorioso


I looked for you today .
I climbed up high.
I stretched my neck looking into the sky.

I think I saw you ? No, it was just the sun in my eyes.
I think of you Today. That should not come as a surprise

I can see so far from where I stand, if I reach out...
Will you grab my Hand ?

If I think of you and concentrate
Can you feel the thought from where you wait ?

If I blow you a kiss from wayyyy over here
Will you catch it in the wind without any fear ?

The sky is so full of possibilities and I always believe
If you hold someone so close to your heart
They can never ever leave.

Today I am standing so high above the sea
Looking for you in the sky
Wishing you were here with me.

With Love Luigi,Angelo and Antoinette
May you find strength in each others embrace and comfort knowing how much you are all loved.

Michael Rowell

April 22, 2017

Always in our Hearts
Rowell & Green Family

Lisa Green

April 22, 2017

"Our heartfelt condolences to your family during this time of sorrow. You're in our thoughts and prayers .

Terri Kelley

April 21, 2017

Wayne; Your light is eternal. You have been a wonderful coworker and a friend. Your kind gentle soul taught us all how to bring a little bit of light to all we meet. Thank You for your lessons in how to approach the day to day of life. I love your jokes; your morning greetings,your love of family,your work ethic to help us all to live and give. This Wayne is my "Rant for YOU"! You are forever loved. Terri and the CCU Nurses.

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