John F. Mackie
Orrington
John Fritts Mackie, 74, died unexpectantly May 12, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor. He was born August 1, 1948, in Bangor, the son of James and Catherine (Fritts) Mackie.
John graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1966, and the University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he was employed by Getchell Brothers. He went on to work for Brewer Parks and Rec for many years as Parks and Cemetery Supervisor until his retirement. He was a well-respected football coach for all levels, from youth to varsity football, in Brewer and touched many lives. His dogs, Nancy Pooch, Snowflake, Angela, Jake, Cody, Charlie, Eli, and Toby have all held special places in his heart.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years Betsy (Freese), sisters -in-law Martha Shattuck (Tom), Amy Estabrook (Tim), and brother-in-law Andrew Freese (Rosemary), along with many nieces and nephews.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163Center St. Bangor.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at Brookings-Smith.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Mackie, please visit our flower store.
Orrington
John Fritts Mackie, 74, died unexpectantly May 12, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor. He was born August 1, 1948, in Bangor, the son of James and Catherine (Fritts) Mackie.
John graduated from Brewer High School, Class of 1966, and the University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he was employed by Getchell Brothers. He went on to work for Brewer Parks and Rec for many years as Parks and Cemetery Supervisor until his retirement. He was a well-respected football coach for all levels, from youth to varsity football, in Brewer and touched many lives. His dogs, Nancy Pooch, Snowflake, Angela, Jake, Cody, Charlie, Eli, and Toby have all held special places in his heart.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years Betsy (Freese), sisters -in-law Martha Shattuck (Tom), Amy Estabrook (Tim), and brother-in-law Andrew Freese (Rosemary), along with many nieces and nephews.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163Center St. Bangor.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at Brookings-Smith.com.
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