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Personal note from Fraser Ross-MacCormack

Hello everyone - just want to take an opportunity to say thank you again so much for being present - both in person, and virtually. It was wonderful to see so many of you, and to celebrate dad together!

I’m including the YouTube link to his service here for posterity - please feel free to share it as you see fit, and thank you again so much for being important parts of our lives!

https://youtu.be/7tP81E08CiI?…

Obituary

Charles F. “Charlie” MacCormack, an internationally respected humanitarian, educator, and global development leader, died peacefully on May 22, 2025. He was 83.

Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1941, to Charles MacCormack and Dorothy Baker, Charlie’s life was marked by a deep commitment to service, visionary leadership, and a relentless belief in the power of global citizenship.

Charlie served as President and CEO of Save the Children U.S. from 1993 to 2011, leading the …

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I fondly remember my days with Dr. Charles at the Washington, DC office, during my visits for various programs, and als…

I fondly remember my days with Dr. Charles at the Washington, DC office, during my visits for vario…

I fondly remember my days with Dr. Charles at the Washington, DC…

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October 27th, 1941
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Passed away

May 22nd, 2025
North Branford, CT

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Dr. Charles "Charlie" MacCormack