Richard James McDonald Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard James McDonald of Worcester, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 59, on March 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Richard leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Maude and Donald Fugere; and his father Bernard J. McDonald. He is survived by: his son Michael Newman of Worcester; his mother Catherine M. Rivera (Fugare) of Worcester; and his sister Kathleen McDonald of Worcester.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rice Funeral Home

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