Obituary of Marshall "Butch" MacNaught

Marshall D. “Butch” MacNaught, 79, formerly of Delaware County, NY, passed away on June 1, 2023 in Homosassa, FL.

Born on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Marshall and Louise (Mealus) MacNaught.  Marshall was known to family and friends as Butch or Mac.  He grew up in Hamden, NY and was a 1961 graduate of Delaware Academy.  Butch then attended Cornell University and graduated from SUNY Oneonta.

Mr. MacNaught taught History and Social Studies for several years at Downsville Central School, following teaching, he started a career with Amtrak, combining his love of travel with trains, finally retiring to Florida. 

He was an accomplished organist and enjoyed attending area organ recitals, however Butch’s greatest passion was his family which he loved spending time with.

Besides his parents, He was predeceased by a brother: James MacNaught; and a niece: Robin Marie (Lattimore) Blair.

Butch is survived by his sister: Judith (Joe) Lattimore of Auburn, NY; brothers: Thomas (Jamie) MacNaught and Michael (Judy) MacNaught both of Delhi, NY; his close friend: Russell “Skip” Taylor of Florida; along with several nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 1PM on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Hamden Cemetery, Hamden, NY.

Contributions in memory of Butch may be made to the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE 1^st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the MacNaught family.

To watch a recording of Butch's graveside service follow the link below. 

MARSHALL MACNAUGHT GRAVESIDE SERVICE