Richard S. Macdonald, 93, formerly of Bridgton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg, Fla. 

Born in Pine Grove, Pa., “Dick” was the son of the late Robert A. Macdonald and Kathryn (Seidel) Macdonald. After graduating from Pine Grove High School in 1946, Dick enlisted in the US Navy and served as a diesel mechanic aboard PC 1141 in the South Pacific.

Dick married the love of his life, Sylvia (Lord), in 1953 in Bridgton. In 1968, Dick and Sylvia moved their family from Bridgton to Madeira Beach, Fla.

Dick is preceded in death by his sisters Patricia Bors and Sara Rice; his brother John; and a granddaughter.

Dick is survived by his wife of 69 years Sylvia; his children Kathryn, Cynthia, Sara, and Richard; as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Interment will be at 10 a.m. on June 14, 2023, at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Fla.