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WILLIAM MACDONALD Obituary

MacDONALD, William J. Sr. "Bill", age 88, October 23, 2022, passed with his daughter, Ashley Davies MacDonald, son-in-law, Liam Davies, and nephew, Joseph MacDonald, by his side. Bill was born in Chelsea, MA and resided in Lynnfield, MA for the past 35 years. He was the youngest son of Joseph and Alice MacDonald, and was one of eleven children. Bill was predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Evelyn "Lee" MacDonald. He is survived by his six children: Ashley Davies MacDonald, William J. MacDonald, Jr., Kellie Costigan, Dennis MacDonald, Wendy MacDonald, and Lynn Bourgeois; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation on Friday, from 9-10:30am, followed by a service at the funeral home and burial at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. Complete details at www.mackeyfuneralhome.com. Mackey Funeral Home 128 S. Main St. Rt 114 Middleton MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2022.

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Oct

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Middleton, Mass

128 S Main St - Rt. 114, Middleton, MA 01949

Oct

28

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Middleton, Mass

128 S Main St - Rt. 114, Middleton, MA 01949

Oct

28

Committal

11:45 a.m.

Forest Hill, Lynnfield

Forest Hill Ave, Lynnfield, MA 01940

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Mackey Funeral Home - Middleton

128 S. Main St. (Rt 114), Middleton, MA 01949

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