McDonald --- William J. of West Roxbury formerly of Holliston, after a long illness, March 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Rose Ann (Shortt) McDonald. Loving father of Andrew J. McDonald of Boston and Keith J. McDonald of Marblehead. Loving Pops of Luke O., Julia R., and Virginia McDonald and London J. and Lucy J. McDonald. Devoted brother of George McDonald, Patricia Dwyer, Kathleen Longress, Richard McDonald, Walter McDonald, Ann McDonald, Marie McKay, and the late Robert McDonald and Carol Stier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday March 27th at 9:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A visitation will be held in the funeral home Tuesday morning beginning at 8:30am. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Air Force Veteran, Vietnam. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill's name to the Holy Name Church Restoration Fund 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600