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John O'Donnell Obituary

Ret Chief Inspector, MA RMV, of Stoughton, formerly of Randolph & Milton, June 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Ann M. (Thornton). Devoted father of John M., Jr. of Stoughton, Rev. David W. and his wife Julie of New Castle, ME, Marion E. of Stoughton & Diane M. Hutchinson & her husband Jim of Stoughton. Brother of Helen M. Bradley of Dorchester, William H. O'Donnell, QPD Ret. of Quincy, Lawrence J. O'Donnell of Newark, DE & the late Margaret E. Fallon, Joseph V. O'Donnell, Jr. BFD Ret. and Philip M. O'Donnell. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the O'Donnell & Mulry Funeral Home 138 Neponset Ave., DORCHESTER, Monday morning at 9:15. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset at 10 A.M. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 5 - 8 P.M. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to Volunteer Services, 135 c/o The Brockton V.A. Hospital, 940 Belmont St. Brockton, MA 02301. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery, Whitman. Veteran WW II U.S. Navy. Late member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Amvets, K of C. & the MA Chiefs of Police Assn. Online Guestbook, condolences and directions are available. O'Donnell & Mulry Funeral Home 617-436-4261 www.odonnellandmulry.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 29, 2008.

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Joe Shannon retired SHO, RMV

January 4, 2009

I heard from a friend that Jack had passed. I am so sorry to hear that. Jack was a great leader. Jack was true to his word. He was the most respected Chief Inspector we ever had. He was a great guy. So long Jack, see you down the road.

Joe Shannon retired Sho RMV

January 4, 2009

I heard from a friend that Jack had passed. I am so sorry to hear that. Jack was a great leader. Jack was true to his word. He was the most respected Chief Inspector we ever had. He was a great guy. So long Jack, see you down the road.

Mike Casey

September 7, 2008

Mr. O'Donnell,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Loretta Carter

June 29, 2008

Ann,Our condolences and prayers to you and your family. Bill & I have many wonderful
memories and photos of our beloved Brother Officer, Jack.
Lt. Loretta Carter , RMV (ret)
Det.Bill Carter. BPD , (ret)

Bill Nazzaro

June 29, 2008

to Ann and her children sorry to hear of Jack's passing i have not seen him in many of years but he has crossed my mind many times as he was a outstanding person as i will always remember and im am sure others will also

Bob Hannisian

June 29, 2008

My condolences to the O'Donnell Family. Years of friendship and playful memories with Dave, Marion, Diane, and Jack Jr. will accompany me all my days.

Paul Freeman

June 28, 2008

Uncle Jack you were like a dad to me and a great friend. You will be dearly missed.

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