Gilford-----Dennis Paul MacDonald, 50, of 26 Sagamore Road, died at his home on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Mr. MacDonald was born May 4, 1961 in Malden, Mass., the son of Lorraine A. (Croteau) and Laurence W. MacDonald.
Mr. MacDonald resided in Lowell, Mass. for several years before moving to Gilford six months ago. He was a professional artist and journalist.
Mr. MacDonald loved his family, fishing, music, writing and was an avid reader.
Survivors include his mother, Lorraine A. Theriault, and her husband, Don; his father, Laurence W. MacDonald and his wife, Darlene; two brothers, Scott L. MacDonald and his wife, Michelle and Richard MacDonald and his wife, Pam; his aunts and uncles, Denise and Dick Croteau and Joanne and George Munro; three nephews, a beloved cousin, Dani, and many extended family members.
There will be no calling hours or services.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive Suite 110 Bedford, NH 03110.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.