Steven R. MacDonald

Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, October 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Ret. Revere Special Education Teacher Steven R. MacDonald, who died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 14th following a long illness, he would have celebrated his 68th birthday on October 20th. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn.
Steven was born and raised in Revere. He was one of three sons of Frank & Gloria MacDonald. He was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumnus of Revere High School Class of 1974. Steven then furthered his education at the college level first at Boston State College, then transferred to Salem State College, where he earned his degree in Special education. He then went on to earn a master's in education and later went to Fitchburg State where he earned another Master's Degree in Educational Technology. He would pursue a teaching career in Revere. He first began in the elementary schools, then he later moved to Revere High School. Steven dedicated his life to working with special need students and he loved it. His passion for teaching made him a success and it showed. He always put his students first and they were better for it. His career spanned 34 years in Revere public schools. During this time, Steven would marry his best friend and wife Wendy (Walfield). They married on April 15, 1989. Steven and Wendy later relocated to Lynn where they made their home and would have one daughter, Meredith. Steven coached girls' varsity soccer for the High School and also coached the girls annual Powder Puff Game. He would volunteer and chaperone for any event and was always there if the school or the kids needed anything. He retired after many wonderful years due to his health. He continued to love the City of Revere, watched his favorite Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots and the Bruins. He was a car enthusiast and some of his family would say that he was a Mass Lottery enthusiast as well. Steven was truly a gentle man who tried to make a difference and supported his community in every way.
He is the beloved husband of 35 years to Wendy S. (Walfield) MacDonald of Lynn. The loving and proud father of Meredith N. MacDonald of Lynn. The devoted son of the late Frank "Mac" & Gloria E. (Delena) Mac Donald. The cherished brother of Ret. US Army Lt. Col. Charles R. MacDonald & wife Stephanie of Hampton, VA. and the late David R. MacDonald. Also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or by visiting www.kidney.org/donate.