Obituary of Donald O'Donnell

The passing of Donald Graham O’Donnell of Fredericton, NB, partner of Pauline Henderson, occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Born on November 19, 1937, in Carroll’s Crossing, NB, Donnie was the son of the late Earl and Mearle (Lyons) O’Donnell. Donnie was a bus driver who drove for SMT and then Fredericton City Transit before retiring in 2005. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed canoeing and had a passion for fishing on the Miramichi. In addition to his partner, Donnie is survived by daughters, Lisa O’Donnell of Dartmouth, NS, Peggy Colter (Ashley) of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren, Ashton and Reece Colter, and Shawn Doucet; sisters, Iona O’Donnell of McNamee, NB, Della Jones of Fredericton, NB. Besides his parents, Donnie was predeceased by his son, Shawn O’Donnell. There will be no visitation or service by request. Interment will be in St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Carroll’s Crossing, NB at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com