Matthew Paul McDonald, 21, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 one day before his 22nd birthday as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Winchester, he was the son of Marilyn (Albury) McDonald of Hopkinton and the late Kenneth McDonald.

A 2014 graduate of Hopkinton High School, Matthew had been employed at California Closets. Caring and helpful with a kind heart, Matthew always had a smile on his face. He was the life of the party and a happy go lucky guy.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his birth parents, Robyn and Paul Letendre of Whitinsville; his paternal grandparents, Paul Letendre of Worcester, and Janet Letendre of Dudley; his siblings, Shawn McDonald and his wife Amy of Hopkinton, Kerry Gifford and her husband John of Whitinsville, Kristen McDonald of Hopkinton, Joseph McDonald of Hopkinton, Carissa and Emily Letendre of Whitinsville. He also leaves behind his 6 nieces and nephews, MacKenzie, JJ and James Gifford, Isabella and Harley McDonald, and Dakota Preece as well as many aunts, uncles and good friends.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 East Main St. Hopkinton. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.