William D. “Bill” MacDonald, 79, of Salem, NH, formerly of Prince Edward Island, Canada died Wed. April 2nd in Venice, FL after a brief illness.
Bill was the son of Laura (Matheson) and Albert J. MacDonald. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force in 1971 after 20 years of Service and also retired from Verizon Telephone Company in 1991. Bill was a member of Crystal Springs Golf Club where he enjoyed many years of golf. He was a member of Pleasant Street United Methodist Church. Since retirement, Bill enjoyed spending winters in Venice, Florida with family and friends.
Survived by:
Wife of 52 years: Dorothy (MacGrillvrey) MacDonald of Salem, NH
Daughter: Kathleen J. & husband Doug of Springfield, VA
Son: Ron MacDonald & his wife Linda of Falmouth, ME
4 Grandsons: Cameron and Ian Barry, Kellen and Ryan MacDonald
5 Sisters: Analene Strachan, Marion MacKenzie, Lucille MacLean, Thelma MacTavish,
Edythe Gillis
Brother: Albert MacDonald
Several Nieces & Nephews
Calling hours will be held Sunday April 6th from 3-6 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday April 7th at 10 AM at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 8 Pleasant St., Salem, NH 03079.