Brian A. Macauley, age 52, of Merrimack, NH formerly of Tewksbury, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, NH following a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Downey) Tracey. Born in Malden he was the son of Arthur J. and Marie (Maccarone) Macauley of Tewksbury.
Brian was raised and educated in Tewksbury and was a graduate of Tewksbury High School. As a young boy he was very active in Tewksbury youth sports. He worked for many years as a talented self-employed plasterer. One of Brian's greatest passions was riding and enjoying his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Nothing gave him more joy than cruising on his motorcycle, whether a short jaunt or an extended trip with friends. He truly loved to ride.
In addition to his wife and parents, Brian is survived by his son, Brendon Macauley and his wife Jennifer of Londonderry, NH. He was the loving grandfather of Brianna and Hayley Macauley. Cherished brother of Kevin Macauley of Tewksbury, Donna Welch and her husband Joseph of Tewksbury, Denise LaFrance and her husband Patrick of Hudson, NH. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews and his beloved dog "Lollipup".
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass celebrated in St. William Church, 1351 Main St., Tewksbury, Thursday, January 26th, at 10 a.m. Interment services will be private. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Brian's memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02146-9795. Arrangements by the Dello Russo Family Funeral Service of Wilmington.