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Born in 1926, in New Bedford to the late Betsey and William MacDougall, he moved with his family to Falmouth in 1938. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1945, enlisting in the Army Air Forces.
After he was honorably discharged, he returned to Falmouth and joined the family business, now known as MacDougall's Cape Cod Marine Service, and developed the Marine Electronics Department. Raytheon Marine recruited him to head the Raytheon Marine Dealers Program in the USA. Later, he returned to the family business until retirement in 1991.
He was a founding member of the National Marine Electronics Association, serving as regional vice president and became president from 1982-1984.
He was a skilled and avid sailor.
Colin was married for 62 years to his high school sweetheart, Jean Barrows.
Besides his wife, he leaves his daughters, Ann L. MacDougall and Patricia L. MacDougall, both of New York City; a niece, Janet A. Barrows of Englewood, Colo.; and a nephew, John R. Barrows of Little Silver, N.J. Also surviving are four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., in the First Congregational Church of Falmouth, 68 Main St., Falmouth.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Falmouth, 68 Main St., Falmouth, MA 02540, or the MSPCC, 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis, MA 02601.
For online guest book and directions, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.
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RJ (Ralph) Marks
October 11, 2009
Dear Patty, Ann, John and Janet,
I was saddened to hear of Mr MacDougall's passing. Although we never really spoke that much I always felt I got a fair shake from him, maybe the man-to-man aspect. I enjoyed sailing on Sundays and even went so far as to tell my boss I had to have Sundays off for "religious reasons" so that I could join Janet in the sailing. Wishing you all the best.
Kathy & Charley Verkade
October 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lani & Andrew Forell
October 2, 2009
Our thoughts are with you, dearest Patty, Ann and all the MacDougall family. We're with you in spirit as you celebrate a wonderful life, elegantly lived. With deepest sympathy and love.
Jim Hill
September 30, 2009
Patty and Ann:
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. I always remember your talking about him and his sailing, when we were working together, and I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting him. May he have fair winds and calm seas forever.
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John Davis
September 30, 2009
Jean, Ann, Patty, Janet and John,
I have wonderful memories of the 70's and I enjoyed many dinners with the whole family over there on Teaticket Path. Out on vineyard sound on the work boat at that time, going to different beaches that you need a boat to get to (I really thought that was cool). To me Mr. MacDougall was a man of few words, but was always there to answer questions we had and help get places. I have been missing one thing for the past several summers, that is looking out on Vineyard Sound and seeing Jean and Colin out there on the sailboat he had built. God bless you all. John Davis
Steve Lylo
September 30, 2009
Patty, although I never had the privilege to meet your father, you and Ann are a both a testament and a lasting legacy to all that was good about him. My heartfelt condolences to you, your family, and his friends. Your other "family" will celebrate the life of your dad when you are back in New York.
Dorrie Levine
September 30, 2009
Patty: I am happy that I did get to meet your dad and your mom as well. My love and thoughts are with you and your family.
Donald&Susan Mazzucchi
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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