Name: Calling hours for John Walter Macomber
Start: 2025-01-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-03T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home - Westerly

John Walter Macomber

WESTERLY - John Walter Macomber, 95, of Westerly, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Mary E. (LoPriore) Macomber. Born in Westerly, RI on November 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Johnson) Macomber.

John graduated from Westerly High School, Class of 1947. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1951-1953, stationed in Germany, serving in the Korean War. Upon returning to Rhode Island he resumed employment at George C. Moore Co. in 1953, working his way up to Production Manager until his retirement in 1995. He could be seen walking back and forth to work during all those years. He was active in sports playing baseball and basketball for the Moore Co. and volleyball for the YMCA. After ending his playing careers he became a coach for the Central Baptist Church basketball league. He was active member at Central Baptist Church, serving as Moderator for several years. Above all, John loved his family. He was a dedicated son, husband, father and grandfather.

He leaves his children Stephen (Heidi) Macomber, Ken (Hazel) Macomber, Rebecca Macomber, Karen (Wayne) Crockford and Doreen (Jami) Blackwood. He leaves his grandchildren Jonathan (Elle) Macomber, Christopher (Stephanie Dinan) Macomber, Emily Johnson (Chris Bleir), Elizabeth (Matt) Russ, Kelsi Crockford, Nathan Macomber, Matthew Macomber, Amanda Blackwood (Austin Cilley) and Katelyn Blackwood (Kevin Knowles).He leaves his great-grandchildren Brayden Robert Johnson, Elena Faith Bleir, Penelope Blackwood, and the soon to be born Paisleigh Elizabeth Russ. Survived also by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, married 59 years before her death in 2014, his sister Marjorie Rathbun and 2 infant brothers Rodney and Stephen.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Johns name to the Central Baptist Church or the Westerly Public Library.

Calling hours will be held from 4-8pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St. Westerly, RI 02891. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January, at Central Baptist Church, 16 Elm St. Westerly, RI. All are invited to meet directly at the church. Burial with military honors at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Dave Brannick

January 3, 2025

My condolences to the Macomber family and all of John's friend. I met John and Mary when we moved to the neighborhood in 2010. They welcomed us warmly and helped make us feel at home here. He was a real gentleman who loved his family and life. I really enjoyed talking to them when we were out and about. John and I had many interesting conversations about Westerly which he knew so well. I particularly enjoyed talking with him about WWI, as his Dad and my grandfather both served in "The Great War." The neighborhood and Westerly are not quite the same for me now that he has joined Mary, but I know he was a man that made the lives of others much richer. He will be missed!

Lt. Ret'd Byron Brown WPD

January 1, 2025

Macomber family,

The word Mr. fit's him to a T, a true gentleman, kind, polite, smart, and a man who help make me walk the path I did during my lifetime on mother earth. I recall him as the coach of the Central Baptist Church Basketball team.
I observed him walking many times along Elm St.
I knew he worked at Moore's Mill for many years.
It was Mr. Macomber who allowed me and my buddies from the Village of White Rock to play basketball against him team at Moore's Mill.
To us it was like playing in Madison Square Garden as we always played outside on a dirt court.
I am presently at my winter home in Florida and unable to attend his services. This man left a footprint for others to follow. I am sure he met with Mr. Joseph Quartella on the other side as they were members on the Moore's team and both great men to learn from. Where we are now, he was. Where he is now, we shall be.

Kristin Foberg

December 31, 2024

To the Macomber Family,

Such wonderful memories both retold of my mother´s childhood (your dads neighbor) and my father´s classmate (WHS Class of 1947) as well as my own experiences afforded with your family throughout the years. Your father was a unique human being who had a genuine quality which made others around him feel accepted and welcome. Hold on to his infinite love and let it be your guiding light as you continue his legacy. With support of you all during this challenging time.

The Foberg family (Glenn, Kristin, and Kam)

CARL H. JOHNSON

December 31, 2024

I knew John for most of the second half of his life. I have never known a man as devoted to his wife, family, fellow man, God, country and his community. I am proud to have been able to call him my friend and thankful for the example he set for all of us lesser men. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you as you cope with this loss.

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