Brien T. McDonald, 50, of Hopkins Avenue, the owner and proprietor of Able Refining, Inc. and J P. Royal Lounge, died Saturday, September 16 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of Johnston, he was a son of Edmund F. McDonald of Johnston and the late Ursula F. (O'Brien) McDonald. He attended Johnston Public Schools. He was a former member of the Laborers Int’l. Union of North America, Local 271. He enjoyed playing cards, chess and his fulfilling friendships.
Besides his father, he is survived by his immediate family members, Timothy R. McDonald of Narragansett, Thomas F. McDonald and his wife, Lisa of Johnston; devoted uncle and aunt an loving cousins as well as faithful friends.
A celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Joseph Church, Danielson Pike, North Scituate. Visitation Wednesday 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02903, or Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. If you need a ride to visitation or the funeral please call Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 0180