Published January 29, 2021
MELROSE — Edwin J. MacDonald of Melrose left this world peacefully on Jan. 22, 2021, to join his beloved sweetie Teresa A. (Aubin) MacDonald in heaven.
He was the loving father of Michael G. MacDonald of Wakefield, Marc J. MacDonald and his wife Teresa of Saugus, Michelle H. Coye and her husband Michael of Billerica, Mary Beth MacDonald of Methuen, Kevin A. MacDonald (girlfriend Kim Giddings) of New Hampshire, and the late Denise Barbagallo and her husband Salvatore of Saugus; and father-in-law of Diane MacDonald of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Christopher, Christina, Brittany, Lindsey, Michaela, Bobby, Amanda and Emily. Great-grandfather of Chace, Raiya, Brielle, Emersyn and Abigail.
Ed was the caring son of the late George and Elizabeth MacDonald of Chelsea, brother to Robert MacDonald of Tennessee and the late Arthur MacDonald and Zoe of New Hampshire, and late George MacDonald and his wife Mary of Revere. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Because of these difficult times, services are private and reserved for the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Ed’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
If you wish to leave your condolences, please visit www.gatelyfh.com
