Warren A. MacDonald Jr., 90

GILFORD — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Warren Alfred MacDonald Jr., who left us in Concord, on May 6, 2026, following a brief illness at the age of 90. Born on March 7, 1936, in Malden, Massachusetts, Warren grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, where he began a journey marked by service, dedication, and love.

After graduating high school, Warren served in the United States Navy and later joined the Army National Guard, dedicating 20 years of honorable service to his country. He married the love of his life, Joyce Janet MacDonald (Messier), and together they built a family rooted in warmth, loyalty, and devotion. Warren was predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce, as well as his parents, Warren A. MacDonald Sr. and Mildred Agnes MacDonald (Dahl).

Warren’s life was defined by hard work and integrity. He attended mechanic school, worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearings, and devoted more than 30 years of service to the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, where he was respected for his reliability and strong work ethic.

A man of many interests, Warren cherished time spent with family and friends. He had a lifelong fascination with railroads and history, and he loved to travel — touring Europe by boat and train and exploring the United States in his fifth wheel. He enjoyed meeting new people, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, and was a proud member of the Sno-Streakers Snowmobile Club in the 1970s.

Warren was also a devoted supporter of his fellow veterans. As a member of the American Legion Post 33 in Meredith, he volunteered his time placing flags on veterans’ graves each Memorial Day, honoring those who served with the same quiet dignity that defined his own life.

He is survived by his sons, Eric MacDonald and daughter-in-law Lorrie of Gilford, and Davin MacDonald and daughter-in-law Aurora of Tipp City, Ohio; his grandchildren David MacDonald and wife Leticia, Steven MacDonald, Grayson MacDonald, Campbell MacDonald, and Madeline Baker; his sister Brenda Adams and husband Bill Adams of East Lake, and Lakeland, Florida; niece Tiffany Brand and husband Stephen Brand of Rochester; nephew Bill Adams and wife Denise Adams of Rochester; his brother Russ MacDonald and wife Marie del Carmen MacDonald of Madrid, Spain; nephew Bill MacDonald and wife Carmela MacDonald; niece Mari Carmen Gascon (MacDonald) and husband Javier Gascon; niece Elizabeth Blanco (MacDonald) and husband German Blanco; nephew Mike MacDonald and wife Beatriz MacDonald, all of Madrid, Spain; and many cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Warren will be remembered for his kindness, curiosity, love of learning, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the memories he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed and forever lovingly remembered.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 12, at the Oakland Cemetery, 73 Meredith Center Road, Meredith.

Arrangements are under the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To sign the online book of memories, visit mayhewfuneralhomes.com.