William R. McDonald Funeral Home

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 V

ice 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.

Robert Joseph Voccola, age 54 of Stratford passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Mr. Voccola was born on July 30, 1971, i...
04/12/2026

Robert Joseph Voccola, age 54 of Stratford passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Mr. Voccola was born on July 30, 1971, in Bridgeport, son of Marylou (Rennie) Voccola-Wilcoxson and the late Robert A. Voccola and had been a lifelong area resident.

Robert loved spending time with his children. ...

Madeline (Nobile) Wheeler, age 104, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late W. Curtis Wheeler, passed away Friday, April ...
04/11/2026

Madeline (Nobile) Wheeler, age 104, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late W. Curtis Wheeler, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Mrs. Wheeler was born, January 2, 1922, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Victor and Jennie (Molinelli) Nobile and was a lifelong area resident.

Survivors inclu...

Ronald Michael French, age 92, of Stratford passed away January 15, 2026. Ron was born November 12, 1933, in New Haven, ...
04/10/2026

Ronald Michael French, age 92, of Stratford passed away January 15, 2026. Ron was born November 12, 1933, in New Haven, CT. and was a lifelong area resident.

Ron was a career United States Army Veteran and served well in excess of 35 years with the Army National Guard Nike-Hercules Missile U...

Irene Buchanan, age 67, of Trumbull, CT, passed away April 5, 2026. She was born in Bridgeport, CT, February 7, 1959, da...
04/07/2026

Irene Buchanan, age 67, of Trumbull, CT, passed away April 5, 2026. She was born in Bridgeport, CT, February 7, 1959, daughter of the late William and Anastasia Becker Buchanan.

Irene was part of the Red Maple Group Home and actively involved in the work program. Irene was a very spirited wo...

Harry William Generous Jr., age 83, of Stratford, beloved husband of Lorraine (Miller) Generous, passed away peacefully ...
03/23/2026

Harry William Generous Jr., age 83, of Stratford, beloved husband of Lorraine (Miller) Generous, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Bridgeport, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 16, 1942, Harry was the son of the late Harry W. and Ruth (Thorp...

Patricia Ann Terceño, age 88, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joaquin “Kino” Terceño and known as Patty, passed a...
03/20/2026

Patricia Ann Terceño, age 88, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joaquin “Kino” Terceño and known as Patty, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with her family by her side. Patricia was born November 9, 1937, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Fallon) Sharpe, and had bee...

Harold W. Baldwin, age 87, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, Thursday February 19th, 2026 in St. Vincen...
03/03/2026

Harold W. Baldwin, age 87, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, Thursday February 19th, 2026 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center after a brief illness. Harold was born January 3rd, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of the late Harold H. Baldwin and Pauline (Wade) Baldwin and was a lifet...

Michael Fred Minner, age 67, of Oxford beloved husband of Patricia (Nemeth) Minner passed away suddenly, February 25, 20...
03/01/2026

Michael Fred Minner, age 67, of Oxford beloved husband of Patricia (Nemeth) Minner passed away suddenly, February 25, 2026. Mr. Minner was born May 26, 1958, in Wilmington, Delaware, son of the late Frederick and Ruby (Austin) Minner and was a longtime area resident.

Mike was a graduate o...

John Scott Fleming, age 88, of Stratford, previously of Trumbull, beloved husband of Irene (Klijmeij) Fleming passed awa...
03/01/2026

John Scott Fleming, age 88, of Stratford, previously of Trumbull, beloved husband of Irene (Klijmeij) Fleming passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. John was born April 13, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Cornelius and Dorothy (Ayrton) Fleming and had been a longtime area reside...

Nery C ( Amador) Sheridan, 83, of Stratford, beloved wife of Lee Sheridan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1...
02/18/2026

Nery C ( Amador) Sheridan, 83, of Stratford, beloved wife of Lee Sheridan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Masonicare of Wallingford surrounded by her family. Nery was born May 16, 1942, in Havana, Cuba, daughter of the late Armando and Consuelo (Gonzalez) Amador.

Ne...

Raymond Gourley age 71 passed away at home on Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14, 2206. Ray was born May 5, 1954, in ...
02/16/2026

Raymond Gourley age 71 passed away at home on Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14, 2206. Ray was born May 5, 1954, in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Ettamae (Gellatly) Gourley.

He was a retired painter and roofer and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildr...

Lori Ann Bauer, age 66, of Shelton, beloved wife of Fred Constantino, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 in St Vinc...
02/14/2026

Lori Ann Bauer, age 66, of Shelton, beloved wife of Fred Constantino, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 in St Vincents Hospital, surrounded by her family. Lori was born June 19, 1959 in Bridgeport, daughter of MaryAnn (Provenzano) Marini and the late Vincent Marini and had been a lifetime area...

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