Henry J. "Knuckles" O'Dette

Of Concord, formerly of Waltham, June 24, 2008. Husband of the late Cecile (Ryan) O'Dette. Father of Deborah Namias and her husband Charlie, of Boxborough and Diane Cohen and her husband Ed, of Bedford; brother of Alfred O'Dette and his wife Pat, of Waltham and David O'Dette and his wife Linda, of Watertown and the late Elaine Tyler and Lorraine O'Dette. Much loved "Grampy" to Jennifer and Jeff Namias, Amanda, Eddie, Ryan and Ashley Cohen; nephew of Rita Babcock of Watertown and Agnes Leone of Nashua, NH; also survived by nieces and nephews. Henry was a longtime and much loved resident at Walden Nursing & Rehab Center in Concord where he was a familiar face. He was known for operating the candy cart for many years. His family extends sincere thanks to the staff and residents for taking such good care of Henry for the last 11 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Henry's Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Friday in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, (Rt. 20), WALTHAM. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Newton. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations in Henry's name may be made to the Walden Nursing & Rehab Center, Resident Activity Fund, 785 Main Street, Concord, 01742. For complete obituary, guest book and directions please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com