Bruce D. MacMahon

Pawcatuck - Bruce D. MacMahon, or "Goose" as he was affectionately known, of Broad Street, Pawcatuck, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born in Norwich, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Lydia MacMahon. He was a 1964 graduate of Norwich Free Academy, where he discovered the joy of running. This began a long and successful track, cross country, road running, and coaching career, for which he was inducted into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. He went on to study at Central Connecticut University and graduated with degrees in English Literature and Biology.

Bruce began his teaching career in New London, and later moved to New Hampshire, where he was a biology teacher at Concord High School. He was a founding member of The Mohegan Striders and founded Se.C.R.E.S, an environmental non-profit. He was also a prolific and published poet, and a gifted photographer. He made many friends sharing his unique sense of humor and gift for storytelling behind the bar at John's Cafe in Mystic and in his travels across County Clare, Ireland.

Bruce is survived by his children, Aimee Stafford and her husband John of Groton, Andrew MacMahon of Pawcatuck, and Krisanne Scheetz of Groton; brother James MacMahon of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and his grandchildren, Annabel, Liam, Ruby, Mary and John; as well as nieces he loved as his own, Sheryl and Elizabeth, along with great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his nephew, James MacMahon.

A Celebration of Bruce's Life will be held at a time and date to be announced. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffney-dolanfuneralhome.com.