Donald L. MacMillan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald L. MacMillan of Shirley, Massachusetts, born in Groton, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 93, on May 7, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John S. MacMillan and Ruth B. MacMillan (Marshall); his daughter Donna Marie; and his grandson Ryan Chenelle. He is survived by: his wife Gertrude Loretta Chenelle MacMillan (Desrosiers); his children, Diane M. Chenelle of Nashua, NH, David R. Chenelle (Coreen) of Townsend, Susan C. Pedi of Tyngsboro, Kevin A. Chenelle (Lauren) of Dunstable, Lisa M. Carney (David) of Tyngsboro and John L. MacMillan (Sandy Kessmann) of Fitchburg; and his grandchildren, David, Michelle, Karen, Brendan, Eric, Austin, Kyle, Christopher, Justine, Tyler, Zoe, Jacob, Alex and Zachary.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson Family Funeral Homes

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May 11, 2023

Teresa Coyle Airey wrote a sympathy message

“Sending our love and wishes for ease during your time of loss. Our families have known each other for so many decades now. I fondly remember Don as absolutely one of the Greats! So much knowledge, so much patience and so much kindness - what a wonderful man. I am so glad we got to know him for as long as we did. Thinking of your whole family during such a sad time. With Love Teresa Coyle Airey and Ron Airey and family”

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