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08/11/2023 05:58 AMEdward Richard McFarland, Jr., 88, of Blueberry Lane, Laconia, New Hamsphire, formerly of Guilford, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Concord Hospital in Laconia. Edward was born on Feb. 19, 1935, in New Haven, the son of Edward R. McFarland, Sr., and Josephine (Laing) McFarland.
Edward, affectionately known as “Mac” by his closest friends, was a 1953 graduate of Guilford High School. From 1954-1958 he served as an Air Operations Specialist in the USAF and recalled his years stationed in Germany with great fondness. Upon return to the United States, Mac graduated from Stone College New Haven at the top of his class. Mac then began his long career in accounting. He was a member of the National Association of Accountants and the Institute of Management, serving in both local and national offices. Mac also established T&M builders with his brother-in-law and father-in-law. He was involved in building many homes in Guilford in the early 1960s and was an integral part of building the original Guilford High School dugouts. Mac also helped establish the Guilford Junior Football League and was an active member of the Lions Club. In 1993, Mac relocated to Laconia, where he served as Vice President of Finance at Allen-Rogers Ltd. During his time in Laconia, Mac served as a board member of the Lakes Region Mental Health Center, being named a board member emeritus upon his retirement. Mac was also a member and former treasurer of Wilkins-Smith Post #1 American Legion. For the past 25 years, he served as president of the Blueberry Lane Condo Association. Mac’s unassuming service to his community will be greatly missed by all.
Edward is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda (Tennyson) McFarland; son Edward R. McFarland, III (Rick); daughters, Cathy DelFranco and her husband Michael, and Barbara Paquette and her husband Steven; three grandchildren, Jocelyn DelFranco, Michael DelFranco, IV, and James Paquette; sister Joan Stone; brother Robert McFarland and wife Jean; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.
There will be a Celebration of Life for friends and family from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the VFW hall, 104 Mill Rd., Guilford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to WoundedWarriorProject.org
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, assisted the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.