Donald ”Red” Ralph Syriac, 80, of Fenway Lane of Claremont died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Elmwood Genesis Center in Claremont following a period of failing health. He was born May 16, 1934, in Claremont, the son of George and Eclida (Daniels) Syriac. Donald attended St. Mary’s and graduated June 14, 1953. He then signed up to serve our great country in the Air Force. He served in the US Air Force and retired after over twenty years.  He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal on April 24, 1975. During his service he was stationed in many places. One of which was Yokota, Japan. It was here where he met his love, Kaneko Unoki whom he married on August 21, 1973. They returned to Claremont in May 1975 where they remained. Donald worked for many local companies, the longest being the woolen mill.  Donald had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke. He was quick to laugh and enjoyed telling jokes. He was quick to smile. He was a member of the American Legion for 28 years. He enjoyed playing pool and horseshoes. He was a big Red Sox fan and Celtics fan. He was predeceased by his brother George Syriac, his sister Gloria Reed and her husband, Gerald, his sister Claire Leavitt and her husband, Merton. He is survived by his wife, Kaneko Syriac and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, March 13^th from 5 to 7 PM at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont. 

Funeral services will be on Saturday morning at 11AM in the Funeral Home with Father Patrick, Chaplin of the VA Hospital officiating.  A reception will follow at the Common Man Restaurant on Water Street.