Terrence M. MacDonald
Terrence M. MacDonald
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Joan McArthur
July 31, 2025
Terry was way too talented to be
so kind. So regular, caring, generous, such a good laugher.
To a young copywriter in Boston just starting out and to every generation since, he was the god who walked among us.
He was my inspiration and lucky
for me my friend.
Nick & Lynne Goumas
July 30, 2025
My deepest sympathies. I just found out at the Tuesday Night Jazz Jam at the Pressroom. They announce his passing and paid tribute to him. He will be missed . Such a warm person and great musician and jazz aficionado. May his memory be eternal
Jack Kocak & Bevey Everett
July 30, 2025
We will certainly miss Terry´s wonderful humor and the joy of life, especially, with a dry martini
stirred not shaken! Bev and Jack Kocak. What a mensch!
Kathy Kiely
July 27, 2025
Terry was my first and only true mentor in my advertising career. He was truly a craftsman at his trade. He also introduced me to my favorite singer Blossom Dearie. And to quote her... Terry, you really gave 'em the OOH-LaLa! Brilliant musician, amazing creative leader and writer and awesome Dad. And thank you for introducing me to my "sister" Karen MacDonald Lynch.
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Roger Kellaway
July 26, 2025
Terry, such a dear friend. We had a gig in Delaware water gap around 1958, I was playing Bass. He was playing drums. One afternoon I was swimming in the lake. It was absolutely freezing and I asked him to jump in and he said it was too cold to do that, and I continued urging him to do so because I thought the water wasn´t that cold and, eventually, he jumped in and then screamed because the water was that cold. We had a lot of fun together always. I will always remember his generous warmth and love and laughter. Blessings to you, dear Terry-one of a kind!
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