MacDonald, Ronald F., 94, Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Newton, MA, the son of Ronald A. and Helen F. MacDonald. Long-time resident of Marion. He was a graduate of Newton North High School, Bryant and Stratton Accounting School, and attended Boston University and the University of Michigan Public Utility Executive Program.
Ron had a distinguished 38 year career as an Executive with New Bedford Gas and Edison Electric and Commonwealth Electric (now Eversource). He served his community as Past President of United Way of New Bedford, Director of the former First National Bank of New Bedford, Director of the Rotary Club, Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, YMCA, and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a long time member of the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford. He served 3 years on the Marion Finance Committee and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. Ron loved sports, especially baseball and tennis. He was an avid tennis player and belonged to the Sippican Tennis Club and Marion Indoor Tennis Club.
Ron is survived by his loving wife Audrey H. MacDonald of 61 years, son Ronald F. MacDonald, Jr of Arlington, daughter Janice M. Koss and L. Brian Koss of Woburn (formerly Winchester) and Chatham and granddaughters MacKenzie and Abigail.
His private Funeral Service will be held in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
