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Douglas MacDonald Obituary
Douglas J. MacDonald of Branford died Tuesday September 4, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Darcy Maher MacDonald. Doug was born in New Haven April 1, 1952, son of the late John and June Harra MacDonald. He had owned his own landscape business, MacDonald's Lawn Care from 1989-1999. He also worked at Advanced Development in Guilford for many years until retiring. Doug loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing. He also played guitar in local bands. He was a longtime friend of Bill W.
Besides Darcy, Doug is survived by his daughter Wisteria MacDonald of Branford; his sister Kathleen (Mike) Pratt of Guilford and his brother John MacDonald (Douglas James) of New York, NY. He was predeceased by his siblings, Walter, Henry, Robert and Ann MacDonald.
A visitation will be held Friday September 14th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. A memorial service will be held Saturday September 15th at 11:00 at the First Congregational Church of Branford. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.
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Lori (Hendryx) Lucas
September 4, 2020
Dougie was a good friend to so many when we were in High School. He has been with the Angels for a year and I am sure he is watching all he cared for. My sincere condolences to his family. Lori (Hendryx) Nestor Lucas
Bob Seaquist
November 17, 2018
Goodbye old friend we passed ways this summer you told me about Darcy I guess it'll be awhile before I see you again
Cherie MacDonald - Thompson
September 12, 2018
II Timothy 4:7 "I fought a good fight, I have finished my course and I have kept the faith. You were always in so much pain but you endured. You had an amazing heart for people. My biggest memory of you is when I was a little girl you would play your guitar and sing "Wild Fire" for all of the kids. I love that song to this day and will always think of you when I hear it. You are now free of all your pain and are with God. I will miss you Uncle Doug but I am comforted knowing that I will see you again one day.
glory
jody curry
September 10, 2018
Greatest voice of song I've ever heard...
you were one of the best Doug!!!
Bobby Symmes
September 10, 2018
Rest in Peace, Dougie - your labors have ended, and we who remain will mourn our loss.
Diane Hull Hamilton
September 10, 2018
RIP my friend. You will always be remembered as a very caring and kind person.
My sincere condolences to family and friends
Lori (Hendryx)Nestor Lucas
September 10, 2018
Be in peace Dougie (this is how I knew you all through junior and senior highschool.) You were one of the nicest people I knew and remember. You are among the angels now.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Alexander
September 9, 2018
Rest In Peace, Doug. I will remember you always. Sending condolences and prayers to the family.
Marge C. Schlueter
September 9, 2018
Sending my sympathy & love to Doug's family. Most Sincerely, Marge (Cunningham)
September 9, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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