Donald MacGregor of Chalfont, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home in the arms of his loving, devoted wife. After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's and Dementia, he passed on March 9, 2026.

‘Mac,’ as he was affectionately known, is survived by his wife of 62 years Bonnie, his two children, Scott and Bonnie Lynn, and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law: Bob Metzger (Karen Topel) and Don Metzger.

Of all Mac’s accolades and achievements over the course of his personal and professional life, we believe his most treasured were his roles of husband to Bonnie, Dad to Scott and Bonnie Lynn, and Pop Pop to Maris, Aidan, Ellery, Bram (Scott’s children) and Grey, Emma, Laney, ‘lil’ Mac (Bonnie Lynn’s children).

To all who knew him, Mac was open, forthright, and very quick with a joke. One dear friend recently mentioned to the family that our Dad left enough jokes and stories to share one per day for a lifetime. Our family agrees, and we are so grateful for our Dad’s sense of humor and the memories he has given all of us.

In his younger years, Mac was enrolled in Upper Moreland School District through ninth grade. He then attended and graduated from Williamson School of Trades, now known as Williamson College of the Trades. He was a competitive, three-sport athlete who earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. Mac’s athletic philosophy stressed teamwork and effort above all else. Also a respected leader on his sports’ teams, our Dad was voted Most Athletic of his senior class in 1955 (photo #1).

Upon graduating from Williamson, Mac worked several years for the Sherwin Williams Company. Shifting gears, our Dad joined the U.S Coast Guard. While serving two years patrolling the shores of Cape May, New Jersey, Mac also played semi-professional baseball. His next move in the Coast Guard was to join the crew of the USS Storis Coast Guard Cutter. After two years stationed in Alaska on the Storis, Mac returned

home to Willow Grove. He often mentioned his experience as a sailor on the Storis and his time in Alaska as some of the best years of his life.

Mac worked in roofing and construction for several years upon his return to Pennsylvania and then joined the Upper Moreland Police Force. He was known as a kind and respectful officer who dealt well with troubled youth. Our Dad often spoke at schools and promoted the theme ‘The Policeman Is Your Friend.’ Observing the need for a safe recreation area for the youth community, he became very active in the project that became Mason Mill Park. Mac's tireless efforts led to him being given the honor of ‘The Young Man of the Year Award’ in Upper Moreland Township.

Focusing next on furthering his education, Mac enrolled at Bucks County Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He was such a stellar student that he was immediately hired to teach. Our Dad continued to become more knowledgeable as he took courses and completed programs at other colleges where he earned several specialty certifications.

While teaching at BCCC, Mac and Bonnie worked with disadvantaged children at Tabor Home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. After three years of service at Tabor Home, our Mom and Dad accepted an opportunity to become group home house parents in Bucks County where they served for three years.

Ultimately, Mac's experience and dedication led him to be interviewed then hired at Bucks County Youth Center where he served as Director for over 30 years. During our Dad’s tenure at BCYC, he was also responsible for the supervision of the county group homes for several years.

While beginning his term at BCYC, Mac was also heavily involved in building and designing his future family home on Mill Creek Road where he and our Mom would live for more than 50 years.

As a family man raising his two young children with wife Bonnie, Mac delighted in fun-loving games of chase with his son and daughter and a little rough-housing too.

One unforgettable memory features Dad’s evasive, full-body, Superman dive down a full flight of steps! He was a hands-on dad and could often be seen casting a line with his son Scott, enjoying a sports game together, or basking in the outdoors as well. Mac was also involved with coaching several of his daughter’s basketball and softball teams over the years. Many nights were spent under the lights on the court Mac installed, helping Bonnie Lynn improve her foul shot. During light-hearted, father-daughter moments, he never lost one of their foul shot contests - 50/50 was not uncommon for our very athletic Dad.

Mac was committed to finding a better way to improve the juvenile detention system. He became involved in the JDCAP program - Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs. JDCAP focused on refining PA juvenile detention program standards with emphasis on critical areas such as safety, security, health services, education, and staff development. Mac served several terms as president of JDCAP. Through his leadership at BCYC, the site became a model program in the state of Pennsylvania and beyond.

After a long and distinguished career which included speaking both regionally and nationally with the goal of improving correctional systems for youth, our Dad retired in 2008.

During more relaxed, personal time, Mac, Bonnie, and their two children vacationed for thirty years in South China, Maine. Our family enjoyed leisurely day cruises on our Dad’s Chaparral ski boat and star-gazing voyages at night in the open Maine sky.

Providing tube rides and water skiing opportunities to family and friends on China Lake brought Mac great pleasure. Some of Captain Mac’s favorites were his notorious, white-knuckle rides reserved for a select crew of brave, strong, young men (photo #2).

Throughout these memorable summer vacations, Mac imagined owning his own home on the water. With hard work, persistence, and sacrifice, some dreams do come true. In 2004, Mac and Bonnie purchased a home on Piper Pond in Abbot, Maine. Mac, Bonnie, and their family enjoyed more than 20 summers on a pristine lake in a wonderful community. Mac had enormous pride in his home on the lake and loved hosting friends and family there. During these years, Mac and his son Scott fished for

trout extensively and even traveled to Alaska in quest of King Salmon. Our Dad caught and released a 55 lb. King Salmon - the biggest catch of the trip!

Much of Mac’s time ‘on the pond’ was spent sitting at the end of his dock dangling his toes in the refreshing water while enjoying the breathtaking sunsets. He could often be found relaxing on his swinging bench on the lower deck - never too far from his beloved 'Bon' (photo #3).

Our family delights in our fond memories with Dad on various beaches, rocky coasts, and camping trips as well. Husband and wife even traveled to Hawaii to view the scenic islands and to pay tribute to The USS Arizona. We are grateful for these times with ‘Mac.’

Mac and Bonnie’s children and grandchildren - who traveled from Maine, Florida, Delaware, and several parts of Pennsylvania - celebrated Mac's life by sharing memories and a prayer at Whitemarsh Memorial Park accompanied by a Scottish bagpiper clad in a traditional kilt - all as Mac wished.

Our family would like to thank Mac’s very compassionate Primary Care Physician, Dr Joseph Ferrara, along with Doylestown Hospice – especially Alicia and Gretchen – and our loving friends and neighbors.

Our Mom, both of us as his children, and all of Mac’s grandchildren dearly miss him already. While our family is deeply saddened by our loss, we are also mindful of many, many blessings – 89 years of ‘Mac’ – a loving husband to our Mom, a steadfast role model as a father to us, and as an adored grandfather to all eight grandchildren. Our family takes comfort in visualizing Mac/Dad/Pop Pop reconnecting with his parents Laura and Charles MacGregor, his endeared Grandfather John Gee and Grandmother Polly Gee, two exceptionally good dogs - Sabre and Angus, and a couple of cherished friends who have been ‘saving a stool’ for Dad.

If you are missing him too and you want to remember our Dad, please consider an act of service to someone in need in Mac’s honor. For those who knew our Dad more

personally, perhaps raising a cold Molson or a Johnny Walker Black on the rocks and making a toast to Mac would be fitting.

It will be challenging to move forward without Mac here with us, but we will find a way. We can begin by remembering one of our Dad’s favorite quotes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

Thank you, Mac.

You left us beautiful memories; Your love is still our guide;

and though we cannot see you; You are always by our side.