William R. McDonald Funeral Home

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home

Our funeral home was founded in 1951 by William R. McDonald (better known to many as “Mac”) and his loving wife, Norma Booth-McDonald.

Mac was a graduate of Stratford High School, served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and became a licensed Funeral Director in 1950 after attending the Renouard Training School for Embalmers in New York. His loyalty, generosity and dedication to his family, friends and community was unsurpassed and will always be remembered. A life-long resident of Stratford and Vice President of the funeral home for over 50 years, Norma set the foundation for our business. Every aspect of our funeral home was managed with her remarkable attention to detail and unique wisdom. Norma and Mac purchased the property at 2591 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut and, after careful planning, opened their doors to serve the community in 1951. Their peaceful, historical building provided families with the serenity and tranquility of a beautiful funeral home. The utmost kindness, compassion and professionalism was extended to everyone who entered their doors. They were a brilliant team who worked side-by-side every day for 36 years until Mac’s passing on February 24, 1987. Norma continued her passion serving her community until the age of 81 when her health no longer allowed her to work. On October 20, 2012 at the age of 91 she entered eternal rest.

11/28/2025

Donald Richard Pjatak, age 76, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Karen (Ricitelli) Pjatak, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born on May 1, 1949 in Bridgeport, Donald was the son of the late John and Marcella (Gallanger) Pjatak and a lifelong resident of the area.
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11/21/2025

Heather Renee Hallam, age 46, of Stratford, beloved daughter of Kenneth Joseph Hallam Sr. and Joyce Mae (Burnham) Hallam passed away suddenly on November 13, 2025. Heather was born on July 29, 1979, grew up in Stratford, CT. and attended Wilcoxson Elementary and Bunnell High School.

Her favo...

11/15/2025

Marie Therese Ogalin, age 66, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. Born on October 3, 1959, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John and Mary Sullivan.

She grew up in S...

11/10/2025

Alice Charlotte Ogalin, age 93, of Trumbull, CT, formerly of Canton, MA and Stratford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Born January 30, 1932, in Stratford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles John and Alice (Falcioni) Ogalin.

Miss Ogalin was a gradu...

11/07/2025

Robert Charles Stiegler, age 48, of Clinton, Connecticut passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025 at Middlesex Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer. Robert was born January 4, 1977 in Meriden. Ct. He was the son of Gary Robert Stiegler and the late Susan Christine (Palmer) Stiegler and had be...

11/01/2025

Clement Frank Mario Naples, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of Joan (McLaughlin) Naples, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Born on August 10, 1931, in Bridgeport, Clement was the son of the late Anthony and Felicia (Matera) Naples and was a l...

10/21/2025

Mr. Alec I. White, affectionately known as “Santush”—a name lovingly given to him by his grandmother, meaning “complete contentment,” “satisfaction,” “joy,” or “peace”—age 81, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, hailing from New York City, the Virgin Islands, and Antigua, beloved husband of Mrs. Olivet Cynt...

10/09/2025

Celeste (Silva) Waller, age 80, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Lewis Waller, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born on April 2, 1945, in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim Ramos Silva Sr. and Teresa (Leite) Silva, and a lifelong resident of the area.

Celeste ...

10/08/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen Grace Dickman, age 69, of Stonybrook, NY., previously of Fairfield, Connecticut, on Friday, October 3, 2025. Kathleen was surrounded in passing by her family and best friend. Kathleen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 11, 19...

10/02/2025

Annette (Couture) Cullen, age 85, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on September 30th, 2025.

Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30th, 1939 to the late Edmund and Marie Couture, Annette was a lifelong Stratford resident.

She built a beautiful life fill...

09/22/2025

Bert Benne, age 58, formally of Stratford passed away, Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bert was born September 9, 1967, in Bridgeport, son of the late Bert and Carol (Kolesar) Benne and had been a lifelong area resident.

He retired from the state of Connecticut, ...

09/21/2025

Barbara (Kovach) Bracnaro, age 57, of Shelton, beloved wife of Robert Bracnaro passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. Mrs. Bracnaro was born in Bridgeport, November 13, 1967, daughter of Rose (Fabrizzo) Kovach and the late Michael Kovach and was a lifetime area resident.

She was a graduate...

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2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT
06615

Telephone

+12033780758

Website

http://wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com/

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