Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas P. and Frances M. (Jastrzembski) McDonald, he lived in Warwick before moving to South Kingstown in 2001. He was a 1973 graduate of the University of Rhode Island.
Mr. McDonald was a teacher in the Warwick Public Schools for 31 years before retiring. He was a former vice-president of the Warwick Teachers Union.
Paul was a member of the board of directors of the Peter D’Abrosca Scholarship Fund and the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. He was a past president of the Green Hill Acres Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert A. McDonald (Sharon) of Brookline, MA and Joseph T. McDonald (Kelly) of East Providence, RI; and four grandchildren, Annabel, Kyle, Kendal, and Nathaniel.
He was the brother of Ann Marie Sibole (Robert) of Elizabeth, PA, Thomas P. McDonald, Jr. (Lynn) of East Sandwich, MA, Beatrice M. Stuart (James) of Rockland, MA, William J. McDonald (Donna) of Warwick, Joan Smith (Mark) of Warwick, Judith A. Nabb (Robert) of North Kingstown; and the late Frances K. Connell, who we know is waiting to welcome Paul with love. Paul is also survived by Fran’s husband, John Connell of Warwick.
Paul’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Rhode Island Hospital.
Visiting hours were held on Monday, March 1, in the Barrett & Cotter Funerals Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. (Facial coverings and social distancing will be required.) Due to COVID-19 restrictions, his funeral mass and burial were private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, c/o Bradley Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02901. To leave condolence messages, please visit www.barrettandcotter.com
Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas P. and Frances M. (Jastrzembski) McDonald, he lived in Warwick before moving to South Kingstown in 2001. He was a 1973 graduate of the University of Rhode Island.
Mr. McDonald was a teacher in the Warwick Public Schools for 31 years before retiring. He was a former vice-president of the Warwick Teachers Union.
Paul was a member of the board of directors of the Peter D’Abrosca Scholarship Fund and the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. He was a past president of the Green Hill Acres Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert A. McDonald (Sharon) of Brookline, MA and Joseph T. McDonald (Kelly) of East Providence, RI; and four grandchildren, Annabel, Kyle, Kendal, and Nathaniel.
He was the brother of Ann Marie Sibole (Robert) of Elizabeth, PA, Thomas P. McDonald, Jr. (Lynn) of East Sandwich, MA, Beatrice M. Stuart (James) of Rockland, MA, William J. McDonald (Donna) of Warwick, Joan Smith (Mark) of Warwick, Judith A. Nabb (Robert) of North Kingstown; and the late Frances K. Connell, who we know is waiting to welcome Paul with love. Paul is also survived by Fran’s husband, John Connell of Warwick.
Paul’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Rhode Island Hospital.
Visiting hours were held on Monday, March 1, in the Barrett & Cotter Funerals Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. (Facial coverings and social distancing will be required.) Due to COVID-19 restrictions, his funeral mass and burial were private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, c/o Bradley Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02901. To leave condolence messages, please visit www.barrettandcotter.com
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