John F. MacDonald, a 27 year resident of East Falmouth and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth following an extended illness. He was 89 years old.
John was born in Boston on November 9, 1923, a son of the late John H. MacDonald and Marie (McGrath) MacDonald. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School. He attended Suffolk University and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. John enlisted into the United States Navy on December 7, 1942 and served his country with pride and honor during World War II. He was discharged on January 19, 1946 with the rank of Seaman First Class. John worked as a carpenter for the M.B.T.A. for over 20 years and retired in 1988. He was involved with Charlestown Youth Hockey while his son played hockey and was a member of The old Charlestown Schoolboys Association.
John is the husband of the late Florence M. (Heidelman) MacDonald who passed away on March 11, 2013. He is the beloved father of William P. MacDonald and his wife Amanda of Charlestown. He is the beloved brother of the late Helen MacDonald.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend John’s Funeral on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in John’s name to The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 290375, Charlestown, Mass. 02129.
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