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

William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/31/2024

Joyce C. Flynn, age 82, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Flynn, III passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Joyce was born June 8, 1942, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Wasil Fedak and was a lifetime area resident.

Joyce was a member of the Prayer Shawl Minis...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/29/2024

Sandra Lynn Stroomer, age 64, of Stratford, passed away, Friday, July 26, 2024, with her family by her side. Sandi was born September 25, 1959, in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late William A. and Pat Marie (Greene) Stroomer, Sr., and was a lifelong area resident.

Sandi was a retired assem...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/17/2024

Susan E. Swoszowski, age 72, of Stratford, beloved wife of Thomas George Swoszowski, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with her family holding her hands by her side at her home. Susan was born May 31, 1952, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Walter A. and Marion D. (Swords) Zukowski a...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/12/2024

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Keegan, age 75 of Stratford. Barbara passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Fairfield, CT. Barbara was born February 11, 1949, daughter of the late John and Alice( Ross) Keegan and had been a lifelong area resident.

Barbara was...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/12/2024

Shirley (Heroux) Ginoni, age 89, of Orange, previously of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Samuel M. Ginoni, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2024. Mrs. Ginoni was born December 3, 1934, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Adelard Emile Heroux and Mary (Duffy) Heroux and prior to moving ...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/11/2024

In Loving Memory of Karen Kovalik

Karen Kovalik, born in Bridgeport, CT to Dorothy and Albert Kovalik, on April 2, 1966, entered eternal rest on July 8, 2024. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in Bridgeport, where she formed enduring bonds with the neighborhood children on Wi...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/09/2024

Stephen E. Woods, age 79 of Stratford, beloved husband of Linda (Elder/Ando) Woods, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Stephen was born November 25, 1944, in San Francisco, CA., son of the late Stewart E and Myrna Woods.

He was a United States navy veteran having served on the Aircraft Ca...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 07/01/2024

John Stephen DePace, age 46, of Stratford, beloved husband of Alison (Mezzo) DePace, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. John was born May 20, 1978, in Yonkers, NY, son of Stephen DePace and Christine Starkey. John grew up in New York and moved to Connecticut about 15 years ago.

John worke...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/19/2024

Barbara Ruth Gomperts, age 84, of Southport, beloved wife of George Gomperts, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2024, with her family by her side. Barbara was born November 24, 1939, in Catron, Missouri, daughter of the late Homer Jules Clark and Nannie Ruth Gattis and was a life time area res...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/18/2024

Christopher Charles Pristas, age 60, of Bridgeport, passed away June 12, 2024. Chris was born October 15, 1963 in Bridgeport, son of Nan Marie Pristas and the late Kenneth John Pristas Sr. and was a lifelong area resident.

He was employed as a driver for Creative Wholesale Meats and several ...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/16/2024

Louis L. LaLuna, Jr., loving brother to Marlynn, uncle to Andrew and Maria, great-uncle to Grace, cousin to many, and friend to all, tragically and unexpectedly went to his great reward after taking his daily bike ride.

Louie was a life-long resident of Stratford. He was a communicant of St....

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/14/2024

Joseph Gerard DiPronio, age 83, of Stratford, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Bridgeport, CT. Mr. DiPronio was born in Bridgeport on April 6, 1941, son of the late Pasquale and Mary Battista DiPronio.

Joseph was an active member of St. Mark Church, serving as an alter server, Eucharis...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/11/2024

In loving memory of David Gagnon

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Leigh Gagnon. David passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at the age of 57. Born to Phillip and Judith (Hunt) Gagnon, and brother of Barbara Gagnon, David embodied love and positivity in all aspe...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/06/2024

Marlene Ann Lichtenberger, age 78, of Stratford, passed away a year ago on Sunday, May 21, 2023, with her family by her side. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church, 2070 Main St., Stratford, CT. Interment will foll...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 06/03/2024

Lillian Marie (Bell) Schaffer, 81, of Ansonia, previously of New York, beloved wife of the late Raymond Schaffer passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. Mrs. Schaffer was born April 11, 1943 in Oneida, New York, daughter of the late Adrian and Ethel (Quin) Bell and had been a longtime area resident...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 05/24/2024

Ignacia M. Santiago, age 93, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Jose Santiago, Sr., passed away Wednesday March 22, 2024. Mrs. Santiago was born April 5, 1931, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Marciano and Isabel Castro. She has been a longtime area resident.

As a youngster...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 05/20/2024

Therese Massey, age 98, of the Lordship community, Stratford, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20th, 2024. She was daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McCarthy of Bridgeport, CT, sister the late Thomas McCarthy, and the beloved wife of the late Vincent Massey for 72 years.

Ther...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 05/11/2024

Elmina (Bufalini) Georgette, age 97, of Woodbridge, beloved wife of the late Leonard Salvatore Georgette, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. Mrs. Georgette was born on May 20, 1926, in Patrica, Italy, daughter of the late Melchiorre Bufalini and Annunziata Evangelista and had been a longtime Stratfo...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 05/07/2024

Donald Griffin, age 64 of Bridgeport, CT., beloved husband of Mariam Keisha Stevenson passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Elizabeth New Jersey. He was born February, 1960 in Bridgeport, CT., son of the late Erwin and Catherine (DePallo) and had been a lifelong area resident.

Donald was re...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 04/17/2024

Timothy Kenyhercz, age 68, of Allentown, Pennsylvania and previously of Stratford and Derby, beloved husband of the late Jo-Ann (Zinn) Kenyhercz passed away Sunday, April 13, 2024. Mr. Kenyhercz was born September 22, 1955, in Bridgeport, son of the late Alexander and Sarah (Szakal) Kenyhercz and ha...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 04/12/2024

Antoine Lavoie, age 88 of Stratford, beloved husband of Joan( Ripley) Lavoie passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Saint Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport..

Mr. Lavoie was born May 3, 1935, in Ferland, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Vilmond and Blanche (Fortan) Lavoie and had been a lo...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 04/06/2024

James Patrick Lynch, age 77, of Waterbury and previously of Stratford, beloved husband of Jacqueline (Godin) Lynch, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. James was born August 16, 1946, in Bridgeport, son of the late William F. and Mildred (Marvin) Lynch and was a lifetime area resident.

James...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 03/16/2024

June Anna (Adamchak) Bepko, age 94, of Shelton, CT., beloved wife of the late Albert Bepko, passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Bepko was born July 27, 1929 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late George and Julia (Bednarz) Adamchak and had been a lifelong...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 03/16/2024

Loretta Jane (Petriel) Foley, age 96, a cherished resident of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Foley, and was predeceased by her first husband Stephen Hamilla. Loretta's life began on December 16, 1927, in Bridg...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 03/14/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doreen (Baldino) Velez, age 52, of Stratford, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Doreen was born July 30, 1971, in Bridgeport. She is the daughter of Thomasina (Vintinner) Reid and the late Ronald Baldino Sr.

Doreen was a lifetime resid...

William R. McDonald Funeral Home

William R. McDonald Funeral Home 03/11/2024

Martin P. Tristine, age 79, of Shelton and Lordship (Stratford) CT, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born on December 17, 1944, son of the late Martin A. Tristine (affectionately known as “Poppy”) and Mary (Pelletier) Tristine.

Martin was k...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 03/04/2024

Maria Rosa (Martins) Jardim, age 77, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Luciano Jardim, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Jardim was born August 7, 1946 in Madeira, Portugal, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Correia) Martins.

Mrs. Jardim was retired fr...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 02/26/2024

Joan Patricia (Festa) Staffaroni, age 102, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Mario Staffaroni, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Mrs. Staffaroni was born December 2, 1921 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Pasquale and Columbia (Malara) Festa and had been a longtime area res...

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William R. McDonald Funeral Home 02/24/2024

Dorothy Catherine (Christensen) Bouteiller, age 72, beloved wife of the late Robert John Bouteiller passed away February 15, 2024. Mrs. Bouteiller was born September 19, 1951, in Milford, daughter of the late Chris and Virginia (Noel) Christensen and had been a lifelong area resident until her recen...

William R. McDonald Funeral Home

William R. McDonald Funeral Home 02/17/2024

Luis M. Yanez Sr., age 66 of Stratford, beloved husband of Sue Yanez passed away surrounded by his family on February 12, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport. He was born on May 19, 1957, in Havana Cuba. Relocating at a young age to United States, he found himself landing in Yonkers NY. He set...

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