Mr. Alan MacKay

MacKay, Alan D., 64 of Sandwich, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his home. Born in Needham, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Marion A. (Damrell) MacKay. He was a graduate of Needham High School and was a US Navy veteran. He retired in 2007 from the Town of Sandwich Engineering Department where he had been employed for over 20 years. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of the boardwalk, had been active in the planning of “Boardwalk Days” and continued with it’s upkeep following his retirement. He loved gardening, riding his motorcycle and playing softball on the “old timer’s” league. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and for the past four years, he and his wife enjoyed wintering in Venice, FL.

He is survived by his wife Loretta (Kallett) MacKay of Sandwich and three daughters: Amy Reichel of Forest Hills, NY, Jill Block of New York City, NY and Alison and her husband Brett Pouliot of Ashburn, VA. Also surviving are four granddaughters : Sara and Marisa Reichel and Claire and Sophie Pouiliot, a brother Roderick and his wife Marie MacKay of Sandwich and a sister Meredith and her husband Gerry Corkum of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-4pm Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rt 6A, Sandwich. Private burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 434 Rt. 134, S. Dennis, MA 02660.