John B. MacDonald, 89 years old, of Milton, MA passed peacefully on February 4, 2023 after valiantly battling cancer. He is survived by his five children; John (Mary Alice) of Texas; Janet Garabedian (Mark), of Billerica; Susan Sexton (Greg) of Norfolk, Ann MacDonald and her wife, Kathy Parro of Saugus, and David MacDonald and his partner Ellen Costigan of Quincy. Grandchildren Kyle Sexton and his wife Kristina; Michael Sexton and his fiancé, Samantha Berry; Mark and Paige Garabedian; and Julia (Berkeley) Fondren. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend Lorraine DiMascio. He was predeceased by his former wife Marjorie Remmes MacDonald and her loving family; his mother, Margaret Hodges; his brother Bill Casey and sister, Mary Davis, and his step-brother, Sonny Hodges. His sister Carol MacLeod is his only surviving sibling. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Jack was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War from 1951-1954 and the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1954-1961. When he returned from the war, he worked for Westinghouse Electric in Waltham where he became the Shop Steward, a proud union man representing his coworkers. Worthy of note Jack’s love of New England sports, but none loved more than his New England Patriots. He, along with his 11 best friends, were some of the original season ticket holders starting in 1960. He was an avid fan and didn’t miss a Pats game either in the stands or the comfort of his home, ever. We recorded them in case he dozed! In 1964 Jack joined the Milton Police as a Patrolman and covered the East Milton Square beat and loved meeting all the families and children, many who still fondly remember him. Jack had lots of opportunities through the Milton Police Department to receive professional development including a course at Yale School of Medicine in the Psychiatry Department focusing on drug dependency. He earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement from New England College. As his education increased, he was promoted to Juvenile and Narcotics Officer for the town, a job he truly enjoyed. He was able to work with other parents in the town to create places for kids to go after school if they weren’t in sports. In addition he served as the Detective Prosecutor for the town, a job he truly enjoyed. His community service included President of the Milton Youth Club; Chairman Milton Youth Advisory Committee; Chairman of Task Force on Vandalism; Committee Member Salvation Army; Advisory Committee South Shore Mental Health; American Red Cross Committee Member. As Jack was nearing retirement age, he was able to secure a job as a tour guide. This job afforded him the opportunity to travel the world again including many countries in Europe, cities in Japan, Russia, Egypt and many islands in the Caribbean.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton at 9:45 am. Visiting Hours Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE 4-8pm. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to two of his favorite charities, Feeding America and Wounded Warriors.