Phyllis A. O'Donnell

Phyllis A. (Carver) O'Donnell, 85, passed away peacefully March 8, 2014, with her children by her side. Phyllis was raised in Neponset and lived in Rockland for over 50 years. It was there she raised her family, volunteered and worked, all with great energy and passion. Phyllis always maintained her optimism, great sense of humor and zest for life, despite numerous personal and health challenges. She loved God and her family and making people laugh. Phyllis was a woman of great faith and simplicity who always put others before herself. She would talk at great length to anyone about anything, but politics and religion were her favorite topics. Phyllis made great meatballs and sauce, loved to work in the yard and shop at yard sales. She loved all things made in America. She dedicated many years to volunteerism including church, schools and the town of Rockland. Wife of the late Patrick O'Donnell, she is survived by her son, Dan O'Donnell of Rockland; her daughter, Maureen Woodworth, son-in-law, Stephen, and granddaughters, Megan and Lauren, all of Milford. Phyllis also leaves many nieces and nephews whom she loved deeply and whose relationships she cherished. In addition, she leaves her very best friends, Grace Smith, and Jan and Ken Doherty. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland, from 5-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street, Rockland, Thursday, March 13, 2014, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree. Donations in her name may be made to South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, or Holy Family Parish, Rockland. For directions or to share a memory on her Tributes page, visit www.magounbiggins.com.