Mark MacDonald, "Mr. Mac", 66, Woodsville, died at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT to John and Helen (Vance) MacDonald on Saturday, September 22, 1957
Mark graduated from Woodsville High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 26, 1975.  His service to the country spanned over 25 years, retiring from the NH National Guard with the rank of SGT.  He loved his time in the service.  He earned a business degree from White Mountain Community College.  Mark married Diane Ingerson on July 27, 1985.
He enjoyed spending time with kids and would often substitute teach.  He liked woodworking, playing cards, finding new music on iTunes, and collecting NASCAR diecasts. Above all, he loved spending time with family and spoiling his grandkids.
Mark is predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Diane (Ingerson) MacDonald, three sons, Jason MacDonald, Matthew Thurston and his wife Kimberly of Thetford, Christopher MacDonald of Woodsville; a daughter  Jamie Pagano and her husband Christopher of Fort Riley, KS; two brothers, Michael MacDonald and his wife Connie, of  Alabama, and Brian MacDonald, of Nevada; a sister, Diana Fadden and her husband Alvin of North Haverhill, ten grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Calling hours will be Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 5-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville, 1 Birch St. Woodsville.  Interment will take place privately at the family plot in Ladd Street Cemetery.  Those who wish may make donations in memory of Mark MacDonald to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.StJude.org