ALTON — Donald R. Macdonald, age 93, of Old Wolfeboro Road in Alton, died peacefully at home, with his loving family, on June 11, 2020.
Born July 16, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts, a son of Arthur and Marguerita (McSweeney) Macdonald, he resided there for years and had resided in Alton, NH for many years.
A WWII Veteran of the United States Navy, he served on the USS Bismarck C45 Aircraft Carrier in the South Pacific.
Donald was a retired Firefighter with the City of Lynn, Massachusetts.
Widower of the late Phyllis Marie (LeBlanc) Macdonald, he is survived by their 5 children: Diane, Joseph, Timothy, Richard and Michael; many grandchildren, great -grandchildren; and sister Rita. Predeceased by 2 sons: Peter and Paul; 3 brothers: Arthur, Barry and Robert; 2 sisters: Maureen and Dwyn.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton at 11:30 a.m. by Fr. Robert F. Cole and military honors by the United States Navy. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 ST JUDE PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
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