Mary A. O'Donnell

Quincy Mary A. (McGillvray) ODonnell, age 83, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at Pope Nursing Home, Weymouth on Thursday, June 19. Born in Medford, she grew up in Dorchester and was a graduate of Dorchester High School for Girls. Most recently a resident of Quincy & Marshfield, she had lived in Dorchester for many years. Mrs. ODonnell was a former member of St. Marks Sodality, Dorchester and a volunteer for Catholic Charities Infant-Adoption Program at St. Margarets Hospital, Dorchester. She provided an interim home to infants awaiting adoption. A loving and supportive wife and mother, Mrs. ODonnell was happiest spending time with her large extended family. She will be greatly missed. The beloved wife of the late Eugene E. ODonnell (Ret. B.F.D. Marine Unit) she is survived by her children; Kathleen M. Brenton of Boston, Jeanne E. Vidoli of Wollaston, Marybeth Brady of Braintree, Brian C. (B.F.D.) of Norwell, Thomas J. of Quincy, Stephen J. of Weymouth and Michael E. ODonnell of Chicago, IL, her sons-in-law; Charles Vidoli and William Brady, her daughters-in law; Paula and Kelly ODonnell, her sisters; Helen Zarella of Humarock and Margaret Greene of Rockland, her brother, James McGillvray of Canton and 16 loving grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Daniel P. ODonnell and sister of the late Mildred Holland, John, Paul, Walter, Robert and Thomas McGillvray. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann Church, Wollaston, Mon. at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Alzheimers Assn. for Research, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown 02472. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200