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Robert O'Donnell Obituary
Born August 31,1941 in Lynn, Mass., the son of Michael and Katherine (Niland) O'Donnell. Bob received his SB in Physics from MIT, and MS and PhD degrees in physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas O'Donnell.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Janice Nickerson O'Donnell of Newmarket; four children, Michael O'Donnell and his wife Virginia Wang of Carrboro, N.C., Meaghan Hulsey and her husband David of Buckeye, Ariz., Brian O'Donnell and his wife Kayley of Atlanta, Ga.; and Andrew O'Donnell and his wife Julia of Waltham, Mass.; and 2 grandchildren, Sam Hulsey and Delaney Wang.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 10 a.m., at the Lee Church Congregational, 17 Mast Road, Lee, N.H., 03861.
Burial will take place at a later date in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Manchester, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's name to St. Mary's High School in Lynn, Mass., or the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com to sign an online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susan and Paul Ernsting
November 25, 2015
Janice,
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alan and Sharon Reed-Erickson
November 25, 2015
Janice and family, we am so sorry to hear this sad news. The world has lost a brilliant man. Our prayers go out to you.
The Staff of Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home
November 25, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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