Alton, NH

Donald R. Macdonald, age 93, of Old Wolfeboro Road in Alton, died peacefully at home, with his loving family, on June 11, 2020.

Born July 16, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts, a son of Arthur and Marguerita (McSweeney) Macdonald, he resided there for years and had resided in Alton, NH for many years.

A WWII Veteran of the United States Navy, he served on the USS Bismarck C45 Aircraft Carrier in the South Pacific.

Donald was a retired Firefighter with the City of Lynn, Massachusetts.

Widower of the late Phyllis Marie (LeBlanc) Macdonald, he is survived by their 5 children: Diane, Joseph, Timothy, Richard and Michael, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and sister Rita.   Predeceased by 2 sons: Peter and Paul, 3 brothers: Arthur, Barry and Robert, 2 sisters: Maureen and Dwyn.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton at 11:30am by Fr. Robert F. Cole and military honors by the United States Navy.  If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 ST JUDE PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.   Arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com