CASCO — Malcolm “Mac” Herman Brackett, 98, passed away peacefully May 6, 2025, in Auburn.

Malcolm was born October 8, 1926, in Medford, Mass. The family moved to Casco when Malcolm was a young boy. He attended Casco schools, graduating from Casco High School in 1945.

Following graduation, Malcolm moved to Attleboro, Mass. It was there that he met the love of his life, Audrey. They married November 22, 1947, returning to
Casco in 1951. In 1953, Malcolm went to work at Dielectric Communications in Raymond. It was from there he retired in 1990, holding the position of Production Manager. Following retirement, he was contracted by Dielectric to manage installations of Radio Free America sites, in Portugal and Thailand.

Being an active member of the community, Malcolm served in various capacities over the years. He was a member of the planning board, school board and 1991 sesquicentennial committee. He was a lifelong member of the Casco Village Church. He often volunteered, served on many committees, and filled several officer positions. He was the Financial Secretary from 1991-2001.

Mac had many interests. First and foremost, he was a loving husband and father who genuinely enjoyed time with the family and with friends. Pastimes included woodworking and gardening. In later years, he and Audrey did some traveling and spent several winters in Florida.

Malcolm carried on the family legacy and joined the Masonic order. He was a member and Past Master of the Crooked River Masonic Lodge #152 in Bolsters Mills. He was also Past District Deputy of the 16th district of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Malcolm was a mentor and patriarch to many young masons.

He was predeceased by his parents, Herman Cook Brackett and Frances Etheleen Brackett; siblings and spouses, Weldon S. Brackett (Lida), Allen R. Brackett (Marguerite); granddaughter, Andrea Renee Ritz; and dear friend and companion, Doris Ham.

He is survived by his children, Deanna Rose Marken (Jerry), Sylvia Jean Ritz (George), Marlene Kay Knowles, and Raymond Andrew Brackett (Steven); grandchildren, Joshua Berry (Maggie), Jesse Berry (Shannon), Jeremy Ritz, Melanie Jackson (Brian) and Brandi Vachon (Leon); great-grandchildren, Hunter, Rhiannon, and Jillian Berry; Elijah and Oliver Ritz; David and Darcie Jackson; Skylar and Brody Vachon;

The family would like to express our gratitude to Schooner Estates Senior Living Community of Auburn, and to Andwell Hospice for the excellent, loving care provided to our Dad and Pa.

Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco, ME where there was a visitation on Tuesday, May 13, 5-7 p.m. A service was held at Hall’s on Wednesday, May 14, at noon. The service will be live streamed to his obituary page on the funeral home website at www.hall- funeralhome.net.

Interment was at the Lakeside Cemetery, Casco. A reception followed at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Rd., Casco.