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Stanley Lyle McDonald Sr.
03/03/1948 - 01/30/2026
Stanley (Stan the man) L. McDonald, 77, of Whitehall, went into the loving arms of our lord and our Mother Geraldine on January 30th, 2026. Stanley was born and raised in Whitehall by his loving parents Mary & Andrew McDonald. He married Geraldine Webster on September 30th, 1967. They were married for 54 years, during that time they had 16 wonderful children.
Stanley was a kind loving soul who wanted nothing more than the best for his children and their families. He loved watching wrestling, listening to music, going to bingo and spending time with his grandchildren. Stanley was full of life and always happy to lend a hand to others. He loved to spread the word of Jesus and loved nothing more than to spread peace and love, everywhere he went and in every life he touched.
Stanley was predeceased by Wife Geraldine, his parents, his siblings, 3 precious grandbabies and his two oldest children Stanley Jr. and Geraldine Rachel. Stanley is survived by his Sister Virgina (Lee), 14 children, Vergil, Samuel, Betty, Darlene, Andrew, John, Mary, Melissa, Sharon,Wilbur, Henry, Kevin, Robert , Crystal and their families as well as countless grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends may call from 1pm-3pm on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall, NY. 12887.
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