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Raymond J. O'Donnell Print E-mail

Raymond J. O’Donnell
Beloved father, grandfather, and uncle;

Raymond J. O’Donnell,  88, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday December 18, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was the devoted and loving husband of the late Ruth M. (Zabelski) O'Donnell.

Born in the Bronx, New York, April 16, 1935, the son of the late Raymond and the late Irene (Crivellone) O’Donnell, he received his education in the New York school system.  He was a longtime communicant of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish and Eucharistic minister.

Ray proudly served his country twice in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959, and later in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, serving for 20 years, and retiring as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) .

Prior to his retirement in 2008, Raymond worked at the United States Post Office in Chelmsford, MA as a letter carrier for 40 years. He then worked at St. Margarets Church in maintenance until May of 2023.

Ray enjoyed spending time at his church, and with his family. He also enjoyed exercising and running.

Raymond is survived by two sons: Michael J. O’Donnell and his girlfriend Sarah of Lowell, MA, Kenneth P. O’Donnell and his wife Kate of Haverhill, MA; two daughters Patricia A. O’Donnell of Concord, MA, Nancy O’Donnell-Ducharme and her husband Toby of Tyngsboro, MA; eight grandchildren Joshua Ducharme, Tyler Ducharme, Olivia Ducharme, Camden O’Donnell, Colby O’Donnell, Kylie O’Donnell, Nicholas DiGiulio, and Brianna DiGiulio.

He was the father of the late (baby) Raymond O’Donnell, brother of the late Eileen Cooper, and nephew of beloved late aunt, Eleanor O’Donnell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Funeral Mass on Thursday December 28, 2023, at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH, 374 Stevens St in LOWELL, MA, at 10:00 A.M. (Please meet at church). Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tewksbury, MA.
E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Margaret of Scotland Church Restoration Fund. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.



 
Aline T. (Landry) Cunningham Print E-mail

Aline T. (Landry) Cunningham
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister;

Aline T. (Landry) Cunningham, 98, of Dracut, Massachusetts, but formerly of Lowell, passed away peacefully Sunday morning December 17, 2023, at D’Youville Senior Care.

She was the loving wife of the late Walter J. Cunningham who died in 1990.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, May 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry T. and the late Anna A. (Martel) Landry, she attended Ste. Jeanne D’Arc Grammar school and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1943.

Aline was a communicant of St. Rita Church and was a member of her parish Blessed Virgin Sodality.

Among her several interests, she enjoyed sewing, reading and watching television.

But most of all, Aline cherished her time with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.  

She is survived by her daughter Jacqueline M. Lowe and her husband Norman of Lowell; two grandsons Norman P. Lowe, Jr. of Andover and his fiancée Kristen Pels and Matthew J. Lowe and his wife Jennifer of Dracut; five great grandchildren Hannah, Evan, Abigail, Eva and Matty Lowe; her brother J. Henry Landry of Lowell; three nieces Lynn Herron of Tyngsborough, Kathie Tryson of St. Louis, MI and Joanne Lewko of PA; two nephews Edward Cunningham of Dracut and Douglas Cunningham of Dracut.

Aline was also predeceased by a good friend and cousin June Ducharme.  

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Friday December 22, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at ST. RITA CHURCH IN Lowell at 11 o’clock. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Boston Children’s Hospital Cancer Center, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.




 
Eileen Marie O’Flahaven Print E-mail

Eileen Marie O’Flahaven

One Year Ago, Today, 12/10/2022

With her lifelong partner by her side, Eileen O’Flahaven passed away peacefully in Burlington, MA on December 10, 2022, following a twenty-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born on August 31, 1947, and raised in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Mortimer Michael and Mary Martha (Butler) O’Flahaven, and lived 53 years with her life-partner, Kevin Michael O’Brien.

Eileen attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School and graduated from Lowell High School in 1965. She went on to work at Model Cities where she met Kevin, the love of her life. She moved on to work in the Guidance Dept at the Greater Lowell Vocational Technical School for many years until her fight with Parkinson's Disease forced her to retire. She and Kevin lived for a few years in Dracut, MA before moving to their permanent home in the Pawtucketville section of Lowell.

Eileen and Kevin shared a passion for playing golf. After retiring, they spent their summers in Killington VT enjoying the courses there and the VT lifestyle. Despite her progressive Parkinsons disease, she hit three holes-in-one – an accomplishment that made them both proud! They enjoyed traveling together, taking a year to drive cross country throughout the US and Canada with their camper and motorcycle, sharing many adventures. Eileen also enjoyed traveling with her sister Sheila and her husband Bill Foulds to Europe including trips to France, Italy, and the especially memorable playing golf in Ireland. In later years Eileen became involved with the Senior Center in Dracut, taking lessons in Tai Chi and art and enjoying the friendships she made there. Drawing and painting became a pleasurable pass time.

Besides her life-partner Kevin, Eileen is survived by three sisters and their families: Sheila M. Foulds and her husband William of North Andover, MA; Dorothy Horne and her husband Joseph of Las Vegas, NV; Maura Marion and her husband Ken of Chelmsford MA. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews: Brian W. Foulds and his wife Pamela of Concord, MA; Katherine M. (Foulds) Barnett and her husband Matthew of North Andover, MA; and Amy (Horne) Hickey and her husband Chris of Las Vegas NV, and several grand nieces and nephews, her O’Brien family and many friends. She is predeceased by her brother, William Michael O’Flahaven of Florida.

Funeral Services will be private. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org) in Eileen’s name would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – Lowell - MA (978) 458-8768.


 
Katherine M. (Hayes) Hughes Print E-mail


Katherine M. (Hayes) Hughes
Beloved mother, and grandmother;

Katherine M. (Hayes) Hughes, 79, of Coral Gables, Florida, formerly of Chelmsford, MA  passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family  after a brief illness on Friday December 1, 2023, at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, FL.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph F. Hughes.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, November 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Paul and the late Evelyn (Kearney) Hayes, of N. Billerica, MA she was a graduate of Billerica High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees  in education from the University of Lowell.

Prior to her retirement, Katherine worked as an elementary teacher in the Burlington school system for 37 years.

Among her many interests, she enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining, visiting the ocean, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Katherine is survived by a daughter: Attorney Kerry Lewis and her husband Atty. Sam Lewis of Coral Gables, FL; she is also survived by her twin grandchildren Kathleen Sydney and Colin Joseph Lewis of Coral Gables, FL as well as her brother and sister in-law Paul and Mary Hayes of N. Billerica, MA, brother in-law Ned Reidy (late Marilyn) of Dracut, MA, nieces Patricia Cote (Mark) of Tyngsboro, MA, MaryBeth Eichorn (Dan) of Hebron, ME, Susan Gosselin (Brad) of Methuen, MA, Julie Hayes of Nashua, NH, Karen McNary (Sean) of N. Billerica, MA, Elizabeth Torpey (Ryan) of Dracut, MA, Susan Stadtman of Tewksbury, MA  and nephew Paul Hayes of Chelmsford, MA as well as many beloved grand nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276. PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL, MA on Sunday December 10, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will follow on Monday December 11, 2023, at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in CHELMSFORD, MA at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions are available at https://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to The Oblate Residence 486 Chandler St. Tewksbury, MA 01876. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978)458-8768.

 
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