Heywood B. “Mac” Macomber Jr. died on Wednesday, April 9th at Briarwood Healthcare in Needham. He was 88 years old. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Heywood B. and Elsie Lillian (Bacon) Macomber. Mac was a graduate of Needham High School Class of 1937. He attended Northeastern University and graduated from the University of Maine Oromo in 1942. He served in the US navy during World War II. Mac spent most of his career as an engineer for Raytheon. He was a former longtime Town meeting member in the Town of Wellesley. Mac enjoyed sailing, canoeing, gardening and photography. The beloved husband for over 61 years of Virginia I. (Church) Macomber, he was the loving father of Karen L. Copeland and her husband Gerard of Medway, Craig S. Macomber and his wife Esther Setter MD of Stoneham and Bruce W. Macomber and his wife Patricia of Shelbina, MO. Brother of Robert E. Macomber of California. Grandfather of Gregory, Eric and Lynne Copeland, Stephen Macomber and Sarah Macomber. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Private interment services will be held at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Mac’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701 Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.