Ralph William Macdonald, 75, of Brockton passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 55 years of Constance (Almodovar) Macdonald. Born August 4, 1943, in Milton, he was the son of the late Gerard and Ethel (Slack) Macdonald. He was a graduate of Boston College and served honorably in the United States Marines Corps. Ralph was proud of the life of service he led. He was an altar boy for St. Agathas Parish in Milton, a eucharistic minister and CCD teacher for the former St. Margarets Church in Brockton. He served many compacities for the Downey Little League in Brockton and was instrumental in the development of its challenger division for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Mr. Macdonald was employed as a public accountant and had his own business since 1990. Prior to that he worked for the former Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. and he was a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and Public accountants. In addition to his wife Constance, he is survived by his children, Kathleen L. (Macdonald) McAndrews and her husband Glenn of Lebanon, Ohio, James M. Macdonald and his wife Laura of Brockton and Christopher S. Macdonald and his wife Carolyn of Weymouth; six grandchildren, Ryan McAndrews, Kelly McAndrews, Candice Macdonald, Alyssa Macdonald, Benjamin (USN) Macdonald and Caitlyn Macdonald; his siblings, Mary Dawson, Richard Macdonald, Regina Moriarty, Ethel McClelland, Catherine A. Biron, Virginia Polio, Claire Burns and Gerard J. Macdonald. He is also survived by a large extended family and close friends. He was the father of the late Gerard E. Macdonald and the brother of the late Helen Parlon and Margaret Nelson. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. thence to Christ the King Parish, 54 Lyman St., Brockton where a funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Calling hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m. For directions, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 16, 2018.

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Donna Morabito

August 9, 2023

Ralph was the most wonderful man. I loved him the minutes we met. We had a small convenience store and he did our taxes. He was wonderful. We lived in Malden at least 45 Minute drive but he was the best so we didn’t care Now his son took over and we’re further away so we can’t drive like we used to. Thanks for all you’ve done Ralph Peace and love to you.

Donna Morabito

February 10, 2019

Connie and Family I am so so sorry for the loss of a great man. He was a legend not only in accounting in friendship as well. We had been going to him for years and he always showed us the way doing our taxes. My Fred passed 7-7-2013 and he loved RALPH as well. My daughter Nikki is going to your son now for her taxes. That's how we found out today RALPH had passed looking up the address once again. I hope all your crazy happy wonderful memories of him help you get through. God bless you all and may he RIP

January 24, 2019

Connie and family I am so very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was my accountant for 27 years but he was also a very great, sweet and dear friend. I will never forget his great sense of humor and his kindness.

For those of us that knew Ralph, we are blessed. I am sure he is in heaven now. God must have called him up there to do great things.

God bless you Ralph.

Greg Wayland

January 17, 2019

I had feared that I would miss any word of Ralph's passing and I knew he was gravely ill. Here it is all these months later -- so, so sorry I had not inquired sooner. Ralph was a saintly, deeply selfless and generous man. To think he's been gone all this time! Yet, with others, knowing how he suffered toward the end, I am happy he is at peace and with God. Yes, he was my tax preparer -- but those annual sitdowns with him at his house were fun and he usually found a way to make certain I had good tax news. My condolences to Connie and the family. I'll always remember Ralph and hear his laugh.

August 20, 2018

Ralph became a good friend while riding the Plymouth and Brockton bus from Boston in the 70's. He eventually did my family's taxes and my in-law's taxes and we all loved him.

My sincere sympathies to his family for their loss and I wish them the best.

Kris Rubino

George Manoogian

August 18, 2018

To the MacDonald family, so sorry to read of Ralph passing. We have known each other's families for over 40 years. May he now breath easier.He did my taxes for many years.

August 17, 2018

connie and family,
he fought the battle like a true Marine.
may his memory be eternal.
our sincere condolences.

your neighbors,
bill and emily

Pat Allen

August 16, 2018

Sincere Sympathy being sent at this time of sorrow

Janice Madden

August 16, 2018

Connie and family we are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful person, he has been our tax guy for over 30 years. Remarkable sense of humor, always had a couple of new jokes to share. Always made us feel like friends not just clients. Prayers for you all, he loved his family. Rest in peace Ralph. Janice, Steve, Nicole and Jake Madden

Lindsay Judge

August 16, 2018

Connie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ralph was my accountant for over 15 years but made me feel more like a friend than just a client. Such a sweet caring man, always put a smile on my face. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

a loved one

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Geraldine and Joerg Lawson Bedenice

August 16, 2018

Our condolences for your loss, Connie. Ralph was much more than an accountant, he was a friend and will be missed.
Geraldine and Joerg, Atlanta, Georgia.

Arthur&Barbara Flavin

August 16, 2018

Sorry.

The Young

August 16, 2018

So sorry Constance to read about Ralph's passing. Ralph was our accountant for 20 years and he was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of Ralph. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Virginia Polio

August 16, 2018

My dear brother Ralph, I shall miss your wonderful sense of humor, your kindness that knew no bounds, and your generosity of spirit. Your passing has left a hole in my heart; but, because you and I are people of strong faith, we know that you are in a much better place and no longer in pain. Love, Ginny

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