John N. MacAskill Sr. age 58 of Salem, NH, died Friday at the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.
He was born in Cambridge, MA, where he grew up and attended schools. He was a resident of Salem, NH for the past 32 years, formerly of Malden, MA.
Mr. MacAskill was a facilities manager for Dynamics Research Corp. in Andover, MA, where he worked for over 20 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Salem, and the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge. He was a Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cambridge, MA, and the Spicket Lodge in Salem, NH. Mr. MacAskill was also a 29 year veteran of the Mass Army National Guard, where he was a Chief Warrant Officer.
He is survived by his Wife Brenda (Beetz) MacAskill of Salem, NH
1 Daughter: Kelly & her Husband David Vadala of Hampstead, NH
1 Son: John N. MacAskill Jr. of Salem, NH
2 Brothers: Edward of Arlington, MA
Norman of Florida
4 Sisters: Anna Benedetti of Florida
Jane Whitman of Saugus, MA
Sharon Ryer of Bradford, MA
Sandi Hesketh of Tewksbury, MA
Several Nieces & Nephews
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 3-6 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 6 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 360 Rt. 101, Suite 8, Bedford, NH 03110 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St, Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101