Malcolm Brooks Macleod

MalcoLm Brooks MacLeod, known widely as Mal, came to the end of a long and eventful life on May 5, 2026 in Duxbury, MA, circled by loving and appreciative family.

Born and raised in Quincy, MA, Mal was the youngest of three. His sister, Eleanor MacLeod Foster and his brother, Newton MacLeod, predeceased him. His parents, Effie (MacKenzie) and his father, Issac Newton MacLeod, had immigrated from Prince Edward Island, Canada in the early l900's with several of their siblings on both sides and created a special "clan" atmosphere of aunts, uncles and cousins.
As a young boy, following his father's death, Mal took on a morning and evening extensive paper route, to help his mother provide for the family.

ln1942,at age 17, Mal enlisted in the U.S.Navy and served  until the end of the war. His service included time aboard USSLST390,  USSLST447,USS714 and USSLST581. He was honorably discharged in l947 as a Chief Commissary Steward. He received the Good Conduct medal  and the WWII Victory medal. He Otten recalled the amazing happenstance Of meeting hie brottier Newt (u.s. Marine COrpS) in Okinawa despite being in different services and ranks.

Following his discharge Mal finished high school at Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA and attended Bates College. He left to begin his working life as he realized"academic study was not for me". He worked for 20  years in the finance area o fGeneral Dynamics 'ForeRiverShipyard until it closed in l986. He then held positions at Raytheon, Mercury of Norwood and Sturdevant where he retired after 12 years as a purchasing agent In addition Mal also worked nights as a manager at a local supermarket.

Mal was married twice. His second marriage to Shirley (Greene) lasted over 50 years until her death. They loved to travel both nationally and internationally but always took time to be with family.

When Shirley died, Mal moved to Linden Ponds in Hingham and quickly developed meaningful relationships with other residents. His friend, Lou, organized a dinner group that became a priority. In addition to that dinner group Mal took his local nieces and their partners to dinner every Wednesday at various restaurants on the South Shore. He described these dinners as the highlight of his week. Even during Covid the dinners continued due to the incredible accommodation made by Sorelles restaurant in Abington. They provided heater lamps, a firepit and warmed seat cushions on the patio where he and his family ate every Wednesday throughout the pandemic. Their support and graciousness were covered not only in The Patriot Ledger but also by the local radio and television stations.

So many things interested Mal! He seemingly could talk with anyone about anything. He loved old cowboy movies, Rick Steeves' travel shows, was good at soLving riddles and understanding jokes that were often presented at the Wednesday dinners. The nieces would bring old family photographs for his assistance in identifying individuals and/or groups.

Mal was a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the Braintree American Legion. He and his fellow veterans enjoyed weekly pool and poker games (sometimes with unusual rules...), participated in the Legions' holiday greens/tree sale and supported each other with good stories and conversation. The Legion honored him when he turned 100 with Local, state and national citations and dignitaries. When he died, the Legion again honored him with remembrances and the playing of Taps.

Mal was placed alongside his beloved Shirley in a columbarium at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, leaving a Legacy of honor and service. Celebrating his life along with his many friends are his nieces (Carolyn, Deb, Pause and Kathy), his nephew Bruce, his niece-in-law (Thelma, widow of his nephew, Jim), his daughter (June), his granddaughter (Jennifer) with their respective families and extended family members across the country.

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