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AIKEN, S.C. - MacDonald, 79, beloved husband of 51years to Patricia Harrington MacDonald entered into rest at University Hospital, Augusta GA, Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
A native of Massachusetts, he was a resident of Aiken for the past 13 years. Dave graduated from Boston University and the MIT Sloan School of Management. He retired from the NY Times Company where he was president of the NYT Cable Division.
Dave enjoyed playing golf and always liked a good debate. He loved spending time with family and friends and his constant canine companion, Molly.
Dave is survived by his wife, Patricia, and his four sons, David and Brandi of Clayton, CA, Scott of Livermore, CA, Douglas and Julie of Lincoln, VT, Ross and Jennifer of NYC and six grandchildren, Hannah, Margaret, Benjamin, Skylar, Patrick, and Ian MacDonald.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.
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Jon GullotTi
July 20, 2014
Dave, Thank you for my experience at ECTR. It was the beginning of my management resume which got me to where I am today. You were an intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate man. We should all be so talented as to raise an exceptional family the way you did.
You were a great man and you will be missed.
Jon
Anthony Christopher
July 20, 2014
Dave, you are sorely missed. You had a transformational influence on this kid from inner city Boston. You came into my life when I was 12 years old "matched' by the Big Brother Association in Boston. We talked about books and movies with depth and perspectives I had never experienced. We shared an interest in photography which encouraged me to pursue it beyond dabbling; by the age of 16 photography was my first experience of accomplishment and confidence. I am now 61 years old and have so much more to say about your impact across all stages of my life.
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