Westfield – Raymond L. MacDonald, 80, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at home. He was born in Springfield on January 27, 1936 to the late Arthur and Marion (Dion) MacDonald. He has been a resident of Westfield for the past 27 years. He attended Springfield Trade School. He was a welder for Titeflex for many years and retired in 2001. After retirement he worked part time for the Big Y in Westfield. He was a lifelong Red Sox and Patriot fan. Raymond leaves his wife of 31 years Alijitha A. (Duval) MacDonald and her children Susan Ferris of East Longmeadow and David Kuzon of Westfield, 2 grandchildren Zachary Kuzon and Shawn Ferris. He also leaves his daughter Lori Montgomery and her husband Tim of Colorado and their children Jim, John and Samantha. He was pre-deceased by his siblings Arthur and Ken MacDonald and Barbara Giguer and leaves several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his special dog Benji. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21st, at 2 pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Calling hours will precede the service on Friday from 12 noon till 2 pm. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Raymond may be made to Westfield Animal Shelter 127 Apremont way or to Commission for the Blind, 436 Dwight Street, Suite 109, Springfield, MA 01103. Firtionadams.com
