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Richard MacDougall Obituary
August 23, 1926 - September 18, 2021
After 95 active years, Dad passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021. Born on August 23, 1926, he was a member of the Greatest Generation. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary. A proud San Francisco native, he grew up in SF's Eureka Valley. Son of Jessie and Louis MacDougall, youngest brother of Bill and Don MacDougall. Father to Richard MacDougall (Julie), Terry Lynch and Laura MacDougall. Grandfather to Michael (Katie) Lynch, Daniel (Karima) Lynch, Christopher (Katie) MacDougall and Stacey MacDougall. Great-Grandfather to Cora and Thomas Lynch and Danny and Jack MacDougall.
Dad graduated from Mission High School. At 17 yrs. old, he obtained his mother's permission and eagerly joined the Army Air Corps/Air Force and served in Europe during World War II. After the war, he took advantage of the GI Bill, attending USF and Golden Gate University.
Rich and Mary were married at St. Dominic's Church in 1950. He raised his family in the Westlake District of Daly City. He retired after working for over 38 years as the Western Regional Division Manager of a company now known as Cemex in Redwood City.
He made sure we all knew the importance of family, education, Hetch Hetchy water, the difference between concrete and cement and appreciating all things that the Bay Area and California had to offer. Numerous friendships, some decades long, were cherished. He was a founding member of the 18th and Castro 1940's Gang.
Dad was an avid 49er and SF Giants fan, enjoyed golf, Big Band music, dominoes, Pedro, and a vodka martini straight up. He started playing the game of bocce ball at the Daly City Doelger Center in his late 80's with the SF SIRS Branch 4. He was a member of the SF Bonsai Society, VFW and Native Sons of the Golden West, Twin Peaks Parlor. He felt fortunate to be able to travel extensively around the world with Mom.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Dominic's Church in San Francisco on Oct. 19, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. Donations can be made to St. Dominic's Church or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard MacDougall
Sponsored by Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City.
pauline curran
October 8, 2022
Condolences to all your family on the loss of your father and all his love ones may he Rest In Peace.
Christy
October 20, 2021
I am sorry to hear from my uncle Richard and I love you always !
Auntie Mary will be with you Uncle Richard
Christy Martin
Nora and Jerry
October 20, 2021
Rich, Terry, and Laura,
We are so sorry for the loss of uncle Rich and sorry we could not attend his service as we were out of town. Much love to you all! It feels good to know he is finally reunited with auntie Mary
Michael
October 19, 2021
To Rich, Terry, & Laura,
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, I always enjoyed my time with him and Mary. Now he is with Mary enjoying a cocktail's He is happy again!
I will miss him.
Michael
Pauline thatcher
October 19, 2021
Condolences on the loss of your dad our prayers and thoughts are with you all may he Rest In Peace
Cousin Mary Martin
October 18, 2021
What a man! What a legend! He's with all of the clan now and especially with Auntie Mary! He truly will be sorely missed. I hope Rich, Terry and Laura and extended family members find solace in the love he had for all of you in the days, weeks and months to come.
Laura MacDougall
October 17, 2021
RIP Dad. You are FINALLY with Mom!!
Love always, Laura
Julie and Rich Mac Dougall
October 17, 2021
We love you Dad.
JIM MAC DOUGALL
October 16, 2021
HE WAS A GREAT UNCLE,SAND, ROCK,CEMENT AND WATER.HE WAS THE FOUNDATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP.
John kolling
October 15, 2021
Rich is still a man that goes his own right way. Wwith that disciplined good conscience , you could count on as much as you can trust yourself. Rich is also still a builder, and you can trust he has a new project in the afterlife. I will miss him here. Condolances to the family gang.
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