Michael Donald

Michael Donald, age 75, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fall River. He was the husband of Julienne “Julie” (Babin) Donald to whom he was married for 48 years.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Alexander and Mary (Barrett) Donald.

Michael was a Firefighter for the Fall River Fire Department for over 25 years. He graduated from Fire Inspector Academy and also worked as a Dispatcher. Michael was a member of the Colonial Navy, the former Commissioner and Secretary for the Rhode Island Clan Donald and a Mason for the Mount Hope Lodge. He also enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino.

Michael’s family would like to extend a special thank you the staff in the ICU at St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, the nurses at Kimwell and the Mathieu family as well as anyone else who has assisted Mr. Donald and his family in any way.

He is survived by one son, Andrew Donald of Fall River, four sisters, Gwendolyn Donald, Kathleen Allard, Maggie Donald and Gert Donnelly, one brother, George Donald, one sister-in-law, Frances Donald and many nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his sister, Paula Barrett and brothers, John, Robert, Jay, Alexander, Manuel and William Donald.

His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 9:00 AM from Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. His Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to, New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108.