Basil H. MacDonald
1930 - 2015 Obituary Condolences
Basil H. MacDonald, 85, of Lexington, MA, formerly
of Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully with his
family by his side on May 11, 2015. Born in Holyoke,
MA on January 14, 1930, he was the youngest of ten
children of the late George E. and Catherine (Bowler)
MacDonald. He was a graduate of St. Jerome High
School in Holyoke, MA and attended the University
of Massachusetts, Amherst where he earned his
degree in business in 1951. Basil served his country
in the United States Army and was based in Berlin,
Germany until he was discharged in 1955. Upon his
return, he worked as a defense contractor for most of
his career and was involved in designing training
simulators for the Airborne Warning and Control
System (AWACS). Basil was an avid sports fan and
attended many Patriots games over the years. He
enjoyed golfing, basketball, travel and was a master
of the crossword puzzle. His engaging conversation,
quick wit and pearls of wisdom will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Whalen
MacDonald, three children, Edward J. MacDonald
and his wife, Diana of Franklin, NH, Catherine
MacDonald and Thomas Belanger of Shrewsbury,
MA and Susan Daganhardt and her husband, David of
Mansfield, MA, his sister, Martina Felkel and four
grandchildren, Eric J. MacDonald of South Boston
and Michael, Sam and Gus Daganhardt of Mansfield.
He was predeceased by eight siblings. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Brigids
Parish, 2001 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA on
Monday, May 18, at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to The Pine
Street Inn, Attn: Shelli Hazekiah, 444 Harrison Ave.,
Boston, MA 02118.
Published in The Lexington Minuteman from May 15
to May 28, 2015