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1927
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2020
Paul MacMillan Obituary
He was born in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 8, 1927, a son of James and Catherine MacMillan.
Paul joined the U.S. Navy at 17 years of age and proudly served his country during World War II as a Seabee in the Pacific and Asia area. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He is survived by brother, James MacMillan; daughters, Christine Ferraro, Joanne Goguen, Jacqueline Wagner and Jeanne Hebert; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Shirley (Campbell) MacMillan; daughter, Carol Dempsey; and son, Edward MacMillan.
Paul will be interred with Military Honors at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Gail Gomes
April 26, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Pauls family, was a great neighbor, glad I got to visit with him in January.
Arlene Todd
April 24, 2020
RIP Paul, you had a full life, sorry for your family and friends....
Peggie McGlone
April 23, 2020
So sorry to hear of Pauls passing, I have fond memories of him and family in NH . ❤
Taken behind my house on Westglow St, Dorchester.
Tommy McGarry
April 23, 2020
Well remembered and a role model, you will be missed. God Bless and Rest with the Angels.
April 20, 2020
To the MacMillan Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation,
and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
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