It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Dr. Michael Engel on July 22 ^nd , 2018, at the age of 63. Born in Munich, Germany on March 12 ^th , 1955, he immigrated to the United States at 3 months old.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sandra Hannon-Engel, of Duxbury who shared his passion for providing exceptional psychiatric care to those in need. His legacy and passion for helping others lives on through his daughters Jennifer (Engel) Dwyer of Marblehead and Alexandra Hannon of Boston and son, Travis Engel, of Duxbury.

Dr. Engel attended Occidental College and graduated from Boston University Medical School in 1980. For a career that spans over three decades, Dr. Engel dedicated his life to serving the most vulnerable members of the community working as a psychiatrist and Medical Director of Pembroke Hospital. He treated thousands of patients over his career who live on as a testament to the tremendous impact he made in the lives of so many.  Dr. Engel lived a life of service and will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love him. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Friends of the Homeless https://www.friendsofhomeless.org/ or Pet Partners https://petpartners.org/

Visiting hours on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. will conclude with a Celebration of Life service at 4:00 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street (Rte. 139) Marshfield.

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