1948
William
2015
William "Mac" McNamara
September 12, 1948 — June 16, 2015
William Francis (Bill, Liam, mostly Mac) McNamara, 66, of Byfield, left us peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and dear friends, at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Mac lived a joyous, magical life, from his roots in Somerville, through his 30+ year stellar career in the insurance industry, to his glorious retirement in Byfield and at his beloved second "home" in Siesta Key.
We will remember his laughter and his passion, his love of music, the ocean, sports all around and his zest for life. Mac was the epitome of kindness and generosity, and kept us smiling with his wit and wry sense of humor.
The younger son of Walter (Mac) and Rose (née Crawford), formerly of County Clare and New Brunswick, he leaves so many: the love of his life, Lorrie, his wife of almost 20 years; his dear brother, David, and sister-in-law, Marian; father-in-law, Ray DeWerdt and wife, Dianne; his beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, Donna and Scott Jarvie; Nancy and Michael Whitwright. He was a one-of-a-kind uncle to Kim, Jenny, John, Zachary and Gretchen; and a loving great-uncle to Addison, Ray, Kevin, Brady and Annabella.
His never-failing devotion to his loyal and precious second family was paramount. He truly loved and embraced Joyce and Arthur, Janice and Jeff, Mary and Charlie, Helen and Michael, dearest YC, and his many, many wonderful friends.
Mac did it his way. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dearest Mac, until we all meet again. You have a leg up...
"Hallelujah"....
A Funeral Service Celebrating Mac's Eternal Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00am in the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Friday, June 19th, from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and elevator are available. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mac's memory to the William Curry Research Fund, c/o MGH Development Office, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114 or https://give.massgeneral.org.
Mac lived a joyous, magical life, from his roots in Somerville, through his 30+ year stellar career in the insurance industry, to his glorious retirement in Byfield and at his beloved second "home" in Siesta Key.
We will remember his laughter and his passion, his love of music, the ocean, sports all around and his zest for life. Mac was the epitome of kindness and generosity, and kept us smiling with his wit and wry sense of humor.
The younger son of Walter (Mac) and Rose (née Crawford), formerly of County Clare and New Brunswick, he leaves so many: the love of his life, Lorrie, his wife of almost 20 years; his dear brother, David, and sister-in-law, Marian; father-in-law, Ray DeWerdt and wife, Dianne; his beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, Donna and Scott Jarvie; Nancy and Michael Whitwright. He was a one-of-a-kind uncle to Kim, Jenny, John, Zachary and Gretchen; and a loving great-uncle to Addison, Ray, Kevin, Brady and Annabella.
His never-failing devotion to his loyal and precious second family was paramount. He truly loved and embraced Joyce and Arthur, Janice and Jeff, Mary and Charlie, Helen and Michael, dearest YC, and his many, many wonderful friends.
Mac did it his way. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dearest Mac, until we all meet again. You have a leg up...
"Hallelujah"....
A Funeral Service Celebrating Mac's Eternal Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00am in the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Friday, June 19th, from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and elevator are available. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mac's memory to the William Curry Research Fund, c/o MGH Development Office, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114 or https://give.massgeneral.org.
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Friday, June 19, 2015
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Saturday, June 20, 2015
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