Robert W. McDonald MD

Robert W. McDonald MD obituary, Rochester, NY

Robert W. McDonald MD

Robert McDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Brighton/Rochester Chapel on Mar. 29, 2024.

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Pittsford: Passed away March 22, 2024. He is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Durfee McDonald, and sisters, Jean Concklin of Pennsylvania and Mary Kugler of Michigan. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Beth Sise (Michael) of California; sons, Robert B. (Kathleen) and James A. (Michele); six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Janice Durfee and brother-in-law, David Durfee; several nieces and nephews.
Dr. McDonald practiced family medicine in Webster for 35 years. He was a charter member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and served on the boards of Blue Shield and the Monroe County Medical Society. He was a long-time member of Monroe Golf Club and a World War II Navy veteran.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 10:30AM at First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road, Rochester NY 14618. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lipson Cancer Institute Fund (rrhgive.org/giving, select Lipson from the Gift Designation dropdown).

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