Obituary

Ray A. MacDonald

Mon, 11/12/2012 - 4:15pm

Ray A. MacDonald of Wiscasset, 64, died peacefully November 11, 2012 at his family home.

Ray was born in Bath, the son of Norman and Frances (Morse) MacDonald, February 27, 1948. He graduated from Morse High School.

He married Dianna Dickinson March 28, 1981; they were married 31 years.

Ray worked as a heavy equipment operator for Bath Iron Works for 43 years. He had a passion for camping, fishing and boating, but enjoyed being with his family most of all. Ray was also actively involved as an Elk’s member of the Bath Lodge.

He was predeceased by his father, Norman MacDonald, and mother, Frances (Morse) MacDonald.

Ray is survived by his wife, Dianna; his three daughters, Kelly Ordung and her husband Benjamin of Wiscasset, Stacy Byam and her husband Steven of Fountain Inn, S.C. and Meghan Cooper and her husband Seth of Cape Coral, Fla.; five grandchildren; brother, Milton MacDonald and wife Linda of Phippsburg; and sister, Norma Smith and husband Leonard of Richmond.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, Nov. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. An Elks service will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service, officiated by Ken Dale, at the funeral home.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Elks Club scholarship fund. The family of Ray MacDonald wishes to thank Miles and St. Andrews Home Heath & Hospice for their kindness and support over the last 18 months.