Ralph J. MacDonald

Ralph MacDonald, a builder of many fine homes in the Brewster and Chatham area passed away at age 95 on October 16th. A native Cape Codder, Ralph was born on a farm in Eastham and lived all his life on the Cape. He was a man of many pursuits and talents and was best known as custom home builder. He also spent several in the Virgin Islands in construction, building a hotel and water treatment plan of which he was very proud.

With his long life on the Cape, Ralph had many stories to tell about adventures and life, from living in a shack on Monomoy Island, to flying his private plane all around the northeast and beyond, spending time as a commercial fisherman, and sportfishing on St Croix.

Ralph could often be found on the Stage Harbor beach with his wife Mary and dog Missy where they spent many afternoons relaxing and conversing with other beachgoers. After retirement, Ralph took up golf with a passion, still swinging the clubs into his 90s with his fellow early risers, the Dew Sweepers.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Mary and his children, Todd, Susanne, Christine and his grandchildren, Casey, Logan, Heather and Valerie. Two sons preceded him in death, his two eldest sons Danny and Scott.

Ralph will be buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery in a private ceremony. A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.

His lats few months were made very comfortable through the attention and care of the Rosewood Manor staff and Cape Cod Hospice.