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 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.

Clement Frank Mario Naples, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of Joan (McLaughlin) Naples, passed away peacefully on...
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...

Mr. Alec I. White, affectionately known as “Santush”—a name lovingly given to him by his grandmother, meaning “complete ...
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...

Celeste (Silva) Waller, age 80, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Lewis Waller, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, ...
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 ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen Grace Dickman, age 69, of Stonybrook, NY., previously of...
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...

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

Bert Benne, age 58, formally of Stratford passed away, Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bert...
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, ...

Barbara (Kovach) Bracnaro, age 57, of Shelton, beloved wife of Robert Bracnaro passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. ...
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...

Diane (Connor) Durand, age 77, of Bridgeport, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025...
09/12/2025

Diane (Connor) Durand, age 77, of Bridgeport, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital. Beloved wife of 60 years to John E. Durand, Jr., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Connor and Lucy (Molyneaux) Connor. Diane was a devoted mother, c...

Frank E. Kullberg Jr., age 83, of Shelton, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 in Bridgeport Hospital. Frank was born ...
09/08/2025

Frank E. Kullberg Jr., age 83, of Shelton, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 in Bridgeport Hospital. Frank was born September 26, 1941 in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank E. and Emily (Blersch) Kullberg Sr. and had been a lifetime area resident.

Frank was a retired Stratford firefighte...

Ona Marie (LeBlanc) Bourque, age 90, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 24, 2025.Ona was bor...
09/05/2025

Ona Marie (LeBlanc) Bourque, age 90, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Ona was born July 8, 1935, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Pius and Emilia (Richard) LeBlanc, as well as the beloved wife of the late Clement ...

Nancy Louise (Onore) O’Brien, age 77 of Stratford, passed away, Monday August, 18, 2025 in Hewitt Health & Rehab Shelton...
08/26/2025

Nancy Louise (Onore) O’Brien, age 77 of Stratford, passed away, Monday August, 18, 2025 in Hewitt Health & Rehab Shelton. Nancy was born February 20, 1948 in Bridgeport daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Silver) Onore Sr. and had been a lifetime area resident.

Nancy was secretary to v...

James M. Barr, age 65, of Stratford, beloved husband of Leslie Viets Barr, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 23, 202...
08/26/2025

James M. Barr, age 65, of Stratford, beloved husband of Leslie Viets Barr, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 23, 2025 in his home. James was born October 23, 1959 in Bridgeport, son of the late Charles and Rosemarie Markus Barr and was a life time area resident.

James was a retired UPS d...

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