WAYLAND: Gerald “Burt” MacGregor, 72, died May 19, 2012 following a brief illness.
He was born in Newton on July 11, 1939 the son of the late Charles B. MacGregor and Effie M. (Morell) MacGregor.
Burt is survived by his loving life partner Pamela Jane O’Neill of Wayland. Devoted father of Lenny MacGregor and his wife Tracey of Natick and Sean MacGregor of Marlborough. He was the beloved grandfather of Brooke and Kevin of Natick. Brother of Judy MacGregor of Ashland; Ronnie MacGregor of Hopkinton; David MacGregor, Charlie MacGregor and Lenny MacGregor all of Natick; Bonnie McNeil of Whitinsville; Shirley Doon of Eastham and Will MacGregor of Wayland. Also survived by his former wife Ellie MacGregor of Marlborough and many nieces and nephews.
A longtime resident of Natick, Burt resided in Wayland for the past 11 years and previously resided in Wellesley. He graduated from Natick High School with the Class of 1958. He served his country with the United States Air Force stationed in Japan. He was the owner of MacGregor Building and Remodeling of Natick, specializing in residential building. He was a doting grandfather and especially loved being with children, sharing his passion for boating and the outdoors at his home on Lake Cochituate. He has been a Friend of Bill W for the past 45 years and assisted and supported many friends and acquaintances over the years. He will be remembered for his kindness, unconditional love and generous spirit.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (Off Rte 30), Wayland.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Good Shepherd Parish at St. Zepherin’s Church, 99 Main St (Rte 27), Wayland. His family requests that everyone go directly to the church.
Interment to follow in the O’Neill-MacGregor family lot in Lakeview Cemetery in Wayland.
In lieu of flowers, his family suggests that memorial gifts in Burt’s memory be sent to the Pine Street Inn, Attn: Abby Spooner, 444 Harrison St., Boston, MA 02118.