MacDonald, Gordon C.
Gordon Chalmers MacDonald, Greenwich, CT
Gordon, age 84, died peacefully at home on Thursday May 2, 2013, with his wife of 61 years, Eileen, at his side. Gordon was born in Boston Massachusetts and served honorably in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the service, he graduated from Boston University and later received a degree from Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. Prior to his retirement, he was the Senior Vice President of Mitsubishi International Corporation. Gordon was an active member of Christ Church Greenwich and was very proud to have worked with the Red Barons at Greenwich Hospital. He was a former Commander of the Greenwich Power Squadron; and a member of the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club; the Old Greenwich Yacht Club; the Harpoon Club; the Horseneck Club and the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich.
In addition to his wife Eileen, Gordon is survived by his four children, Brian MacDonald and his wife Mary of Riverside; Peter MacDonald and his wife Wendy of Riverside; Keith MacDonald and his wife Janice of Burlington MA; daughter Audrey Wilcox and her husband J.B. of Pittsburgh PA. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; Hilary Lipner (Drew); Emily Anne MacDonald; Andrew MacDonald (Katharine); William MacDonald; Christopher MacDonald (Katrina); Matthew MacDonald (Leah); Catherine Wilcox; Sarah Moore (Garrison); Patrick MacDonald; Benjamin Wilcox; Hannah Wilcox; Kevin MacDonald and Jess MacDonald. One great grandchild Ella MacDonald also survives him.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 11, 2013, at 11:00am at Christ Church 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gordon's name to the Greenwich Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association Greenwich. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com.

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Published by Greenwich Time from May 9 to May 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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June 4, 2013

Eileen,
I'm saddened to have just heard of Gordon's passing. My condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Gordon for his graciousness, gentlemanly demeanor and very witty sense of humor. Our greatest affection to you,

Jay and Rosemary Louden

May 10, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

May 10, 2013

Dear Eileen,
You have our LOVE, PRAYERS, and SYMPATHY
Tom and Gayle Kochan
Thaddeus and Patty Kochan

His glorious marriage to Eileen of 65 years has been an example for all four of his children and now his grandchildren as well.

May 9, 2013

We will miss Gordon very much. We thought the world of him..a great friend and neighbor. May he rest in peace.
Paul and Susan Levine

The squadron mooring, Greenwich Cove

May 7, 2013

Commander MacDonald - and Eileen - have done so very much for the United States Power Squadrons over the years. . . our parties won't be the same without Gordon . . . our squadron is not the same without him. We will miss him very much and on a personal basis Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to Eileen and the MacDonald family. We are away so won't be able to come to the ceremony on Saturday. Susan Ryan

Rosemary & Ron Wagner

May 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to my very special Aunt and family who are all such beautiful people. So many wonderful memories! Sorry to be so far away at this time, but our hearts are with you.

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