RUMFORD — John Norman “Mac” MacDonald, 80, of Prospect Avenue, died Saturday, May 12, at his residence following a long illness.

He was born in Rumford, Oct. 4, 1931, a son of John William and Sarah Elizabeth (Curtis) MacDonald.

John graduated from St. Athanasius School in 1947, and was a member of Stephens High School, Class of 1951.

He served three years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Salzburg, Austria.

Following his discharge from the service, he was employed for two years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Hartford, Conn.

He then went to work for Oxford Paper Co. and was employed there for 40 years and was a member of the 25 and 40-year clubs.

John enjoyed pigeon racing and woodworking. He also loved playing the fiddle, accordion and harmonica; most recently, he learned to text.

John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, and watching the Boston Red Sox.

The family would like to thank the staff of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for the care they gave to John, with a special thank-you to Mary Lacroix for her extraordinary care.

Surviving are his children, Scott N. MacDonald and companion, Pamela Whittier, of Canton and Jeanne A MacDonald and fiance, Jim Austin, of Rumford; a sister, Arita Zitoli of Rumford; three grandchildren, Colin “Popeye” MacDonald, Gage “Charlie” Welch and Anthony “A-John” MacDonald; and his cat, Agnes; and his turtle, Angus.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his wife, Harriett (Boutin) MacDonald.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the MacDonald family by visiting their guest book atwww.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.