Richard Allen McDonald, 77, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2018, after a period of declining health.
Born on March 30, 1941, he was a son of the late Richard and Joyce (Desrosiers) McDonald. After graduating from high school, Mr. McDonald began a 20- year career in the United States Military, starting with the Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and then served with the Army as a Specialist 4 during the Vietnam War. He completed his military service as a Master Sergeant with the Air Force for thirteen years until his retirement in November of 1980.
A resident of Nashua for several years, Richard worked as a machinist at Advanced Circuit Technology. In his leisure time, he loved playing cribbage and circle words. Richard also enjoyed fixing appliances and motors of all kinds.
Members of his family include three sisters, Ruth Bealand and Dorothy Martin both of Nashua, and Veronica McDonald of Tennessee; many nieces and nephews including Orrin T. “Bud” Clegg, his wife Laura and family of Hudson; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, October 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 43 Franklin Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment and Air Force Honors will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 12:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend and gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Liberty House, 75 West Baker Street, Manchester, NH 0103 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
