MacGregor John Gentleman
1965 - 2025
MacGregor John Gentleman
1965 - 2025
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1965
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2025
MacGregor Gentleman Obituary
He graduated from South Kent School in Connecticut and went on to hone his culinary prowess at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. Mac was an amazing chef, a great father, and a loving husband. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Mac leaves behind his loving wife, Amanda Gentleman; daughter, McKenzie (Steve) Strickland; son, MacGregor Gentleman IV; sisters, Karen (Mike) Gentleman, Marcia Gentleman, and Katherine (Scott) Puettman; and brother Brooks (Kelly) Gentleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, MacGregor John Gentleman Jr. and Julia Gentleman.
A private service to celebrate Mac's life was held on April 25th at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven, Fl. MacGregor's legacy of love, laughter, and culinary mastery will be cherished and remembered by all who were fortunate to know him.
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MARCUS A GENTLEMAN
August 13, 2025
In its time frame you were awesome as dad .
-Marcus Alexander Gentleman
Blanca E
August 10, 2025
You were the greatest man ever. Blanca
Brad Czepiel
May 10, 2025
That passion that so many have spoken about drove Mac every day when we were at South Kent. He had zero tolerance for bogus behavior or pointless rules. Very much a rebel with a cause.
My sympathy and condolence to his family.
Colin Mackenzie
May 8, 2025
I was also with Mac for the four years at South Kent school. We had a lot of wild times. Mac was a great friend and someone who i shared a lot of mischievous times with. Rest in peace my old friend !
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Will Wheatley
May 7, 2025
I was one of the ones who spent four years at South Kent with Mac. We caught up on the phone several years ago and had stayed in contact.
I remember a great guy who did most things he took on with a passion. Once he challenged me to wrestle. I was close to twice his size but not a wrestler but I figured since I could pick him up and throw him across the room then I could do ok. He pinned me in seconds.
He came home to my house in Maryland one Thanksgiving when something prevented him going to Iowa. We had a great time and all my friends remembered him for years after.
Sorry you are gone old friend. May you rest in peace.
Rob Weeks
May 7, 2025
I was a classmate of Mac´s at South Kent School. My condolences to the family and may his smile last in memory. Peace
Edna. Badman
May 4, 2025
I can remember Chef Mac especially eating his mmm so yummy Apple Dumplins and home cooked food whatever they were at Dine with Doctors dinners once a month and any other specials too.Oh yes we were shocked and oh so very sad too......
I can especially remember the many times of my sister wanting nothing on her meals,and Chef Mac would usually do it special for. My sister....
Yes we shall miss him in many ways.
May God give All of you Strength and Courage to carry on thru just like. My sister homemade writings toooo.Everything. One day at a time too.
John Merrell SKS class of 1983
May 3, 2025
Rest in peace old friend.
David Lewis
May 2, 2025
I went to high school with Mac at a small boarding school in CT. We met when we showed up with 22 other 13 yr olds to begin 9th grade. While people came and went from our class over the years, the ones who made it to the end shared a special bond. It was great to see and catch up with him two years ago at our 40th reunion and it was a privilege to meet his son. Mac was a cherished member of our class and his loss will be deeply felt by all of us for many years. The many memories we have of him will be a blessing to us all and may he rest in peace.
Syl Oliver
May 1, 2025
We will remember Chef Mac as a wonderful Chef and especially dine with the Doctors when he always sub.. for me and made my meals to my liking
And apple fun times too when we shall be missing them as we have been since the Midnight Virus Covid -- came onto the world,
Chef Mac lived up to his name for he was Always a great Gentleman..and yes he will live on in All that knew him too. Also he enjoyed giving Dr Moody high fives and loved reading. My homemade writings too.
May God give each of us Courage,Strength,and guide All of us daily too.
Thoughts and Prayers for All too....
Bart Brody
April 30, 2025
Like many others I am stunned, shocked and beyond saddened to hear this. Mac was always a great guy growing up and while he was my older brother's age and I was always part of the "younger brothers" group he was always great to be around. We all did crazy stuff and tried too many times to see who could pull of some insane bike or motorcycle jump down in the woods near our homes and everybody still has the scars to show for it. Mac was a very kind soul with a great sense of humor and an amazing chef! I truly regret ever getting the chance to try one of his meals but the videos and images he would post just shows you the levels skill that he had and his dedication to the craft of being a chef.
I hope you are at peace now Mac and you might not know it but for those of us lucky enough to have known you and especially grown up with you and all the craziness that came with that, are thankful beyond words.
Rest In Peace buddy.
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