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Charles D. MacDonald

1930 - 2025

Charles D. MacDonald obituary, 1930-2025, Waterbury, CT

BORN

1930

DIED

2025

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Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - New Haven

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New Haven, Connecticut

Charles MacDonald Obituary

Charles D. MacDonald
Charles D. MacDonald, at the age of 95 years old, departed this life on October 6, 2025, at home with family. He was born on June 27, 1930, in Waterbury, CT. Charles was the son of the late John and Dorothy MacDonald.
Charles attended school in Waterbury and received a Certificate from Stratford Career Institute for machinist. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharge in 1960. He worked as an Elevator Operator and went on to be a machinist at Cly-Del Manufacturing Co. Charles enjoyed many hobbies, photography, roller skating, water skiing, swimming, and baseball. He was a member of MT Olive A.M.E. Zion church and served on the Rosa Weller Usher board.
Charles leaves behind his beloved wife Ann Williams MacDonald, sister-in-law, Evelyn Lawson of Waterbury and a nephew, Johnnie MacDonald of Texas. He leaves two Godsons, Joey Jaynes and Rene Cunningham. He shared a close relationship with his two nieces, Sheila Williams Graham and Deirdra Williams Mallory. He was predeceased by his brother, John William MacDonald.
Charles was loved dearly by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Eva, Aida, Althea, Wofford, and Dwayne for your love, care, and support.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services

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Published by Republican American on Oct. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Charles MacDonald

Oct

16

Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive AME Zion Church

82-100 Pearl Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

Oct

16

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive AME Zion Church

82-100 Pearl Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

Oct

16

Interment

1:00 p.m.

New Pine Grove Cemetery

850 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705

Funeral services provided by:

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - New Haven

1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511

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Larry & Dorothy Lawson Damon

October 15, 2025

Dear Ann so sorry to hear of your lost may God bless you and your family at this most difficult time our prayers are sent out to you

Bermer Ridenhour

October 15, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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