The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” 1/Lt. Colin Neilson Macindoe, MDSP Retired.
October 26, 1934 – September 1, 2026
OBITUARY
On September 1, 2026, our beloved Colin Neilson Macindoe passed peacefully at home, held by the love of family and friends, near and far.
Proud of his Scottish heritage and growing up on the Eastern Shore, Colin was born October 26, 1934, to the late Robert Macindoe and Josephine Hopkinson Macindoe and raised in Oxford, MD, where he met his lifelong friends, the Baldersons and Duncans. He attended elementary school in Oxford, and junior and senior high school in Easton, graduating in 1953. He joined the United States Marine Corps, attended boot camp at Parris Island, SC, and completed his tour of duty in June 1957.
In July 1958, he was appointed to the Maryland State Police, graduating that December and posted to several barracks, including Easton and Waldorf. He was promoted to Corporal in January 1967, and transferred to the Executive Protection Division, where he was assigned to Governor Spiro T. Agnew until Agnew won the Vice-Presidency in 1969. He then moved to the detail protecting Governor Marvin Mandel and was later promoted to First Lieutenant. Colin’s final post with the State Police was at Headquarters, until retiring in July 1980.
Post-retirement he served as a Bailiff at the District Court in Easton under Judge William H. Adkins, and enjoyed marshalling at Hog Neck Golf Course when he wasn’t out playing the course himself.
“Mac” was part of the fabric of Easton – whether taking his long morning walk, bowling, golfing, or spending afternoons at the VFW, American Legion, the Easton Elks Lodge 1622 (where he was a Life Member), or in his backyard “Summer House” on Hawkes Hill Rd, he loved being with family, friends and neighbors who became extended family. It was rare for him to be without a good book.
In that home he loved, he became a great influence on generations of children who grew up around him, cheering them on in school, sports, and all of their endeavors, and always keeping them on their toes with his quick wit and good-natured teasing.
He was married to his beloved wife Judy for 38 years, until her passing in March 2022. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Billy, his sister, Mary, and countless lifetime friends. He is survived by nieces and nephews Heather Crowder, Neil Macindoe, Dyke Booze Michael Stevens, Thomas Stevens and Susan Miller, several great-nieces and a great-nephew, and a very special friend, Conor Broll.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601 or Talbot County Humane Box 1143 Easton, MD 21601
SERVICES
Memorial Service
SEP 26, 2026 @ 11:00 AM (est)
Church of the Holy Trinity
502 S Morris St., Oxford, MD 21654-1315
(410) 226-5134
Graveside Service
SEP 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM (est)
Church of the Holy Trinity
502 S Morris St., Oxford, MD 21654-1315
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