"Jimbo"
…Stadium Market Basket Employee; 55
TEWKSBURY – Jimmy MacDonald, age 55, a colorful and beloved lifelong resident of the Tewksbury Community, died peacefully in the loving care of his family and hospice, at his family home, Wednesday, May 27.
He was born in Lowell, on July 16, 1964, a son of the late Harold William and Mary Ellen (Canty) MacDonald, raised in Tewksbury, and educated in Tewksbury. Although afflicted with Down’s Syndrome from birth, “Jimmy” never let his condition rule his life. With a cheerful smile, and heart-warming impishness, he won the hearts of everyone he met. He worked as a bagger at Stadium Plaza’s Market Basket store, and charmed his way through each and every workday. In his early years, he helped Tony Cappucci lead the congregation in song at Sunday 10:30 Mass in St. William’s Church. He was an active member of R.A.R.A. in Lowell, and earned a special place in the hearts of the staff of this selfless Lowell institution. He and his late brother Harold, and the entire MacDonald family, volunteered for numerous community events in Tewksbury, from organizing car shows, to running the annual Memorial Day parade. One could easily spot Jimmy at any of these events making sure everyone was happy and working tirelessly to insure their needs were met.
He leaves a sister, best friend and lifelong caregiver, MaryEllen Nobrega with whom he resided; his former brother-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” Nobrega of Lowell; his sister-in-law, Teresa (Delisle) MacDonald of Lowell; nieces and nephews, David MacDonald and his wife Keri (Perkins), Courtney Nobrega, Justin Nobrega, and Kiana Nobrega all of Tewksbury; grandnieces and nephew, Emmit, Kallie, and Kaisly; was predeceased by his mom, dad, and brother, Harold MacDonald; and his aunts and uncles, Kathleen “Kay” and Jack Silkes, Jean and Jim Canty; and aunts and uncles of the MacDonald family.
With strict adherence to Covid-19 health precautions and limited numbers, Visiting hours are Sunday, May 31, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of 1 Dewey and 975 Main Sts. (Rte. 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, Ph. (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. His funeral will begin Monday, June 1, at 10:30 from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 in St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St. (Rte. 38) Tewksbury. Burial will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jimmy’s name to All Care Adult Day Health, 20 Sheila Ave., No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 are encouraged. For E-condolences visit: www.legacy.com visit: tewksburyfuneralhome.com