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Jean Donnelly Obituary

LATHAM Jean A. Donnelly, 83, of Latham, beloved wife of Bernard J. Donnelly for over 54 years, died Thursday, August 11, 2005 in Albany at the Community Hospice Inn. Jean was born in Summit Hill, Pa., the daughter of the late William and Mary Rader Miley. She was educated in Chicago as an X-ray technician and had worked for many doctors in the Capital District as a X-ray technician and had a love of her career. She and her husband have resided in Latham for over 18 years and had lived in Albany for over 40 years prior. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham. Survivors in addition to her husband include her loving children, Michael (Beth) Donnelly of Easton, Pa., Robert Donnelly of Clarksville and Barbara (Mark) Lahey of Latham; her cherished grandchildren, Lauren Donnelly, Brendan Donnelly, Michael DeFile, Aaron Donnelly, Katherine Lahey, Patrick Lahey and Margaret Lahey; her great-grandchildren, Katelyn DeFile, Matthew Donnelly and Christopher Donnelly. She was predeceased by her sisters, Marcelline Glass and Margarite Mittle, and her brother, William Miley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephew. Funeral services will be Monday, August 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m in Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham with Rev. Geoffrey Burke officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Glenmont. Contributions to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2005.

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Patrick/Jeanne Lance

September 7, 2005

Barb and family,

Although we only met your mother a few times, it is clear that she was well-loved and that family was important to her. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mary Ann Detlefsen

September 5, 2005

Dear Bernie,

I am very saddened that Jean has passed on, and I miss her a lot. It was pleasant and comforting having her as my next door neighbor. I enjoyed talking with her. You have both been such nice neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ann

Janice Creed (Long)

August 13, 2005

Barb,

You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. What fond memories I have of Burden Lake and your Mom. She always made me smile. I remember going back and forth to each others camps as little kids and eighteen years later taking our baby girls out to your parents camp. My parents really enjoyed your parents company also.

Give my love to your Dad,Mark,Kate,Patrick and Meg. You have a good support system with them. How I wish I could be there with you. You are always in my heart.

Flapper Halley

August 13, 2005

Barb

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom

She was always a real treat to be with, giving me as much back as I gave to her. Always happy and always proud of her family. What more could you ask for?

I just lost my Mom in December, and still find myself, whenever I learn some thing good about my kids, walking to the telephone to give her a call. The pain passes. The memories endure. That is good

Love and sympathy

Flapper

KATHY AND JOHN O'BRYAN

August 12, 2005

BARB AND FAMILY-

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. WE ARE AT THE LAKE AND WON'T BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES, BUT KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

FONDLY, KATHY, JOHN AND BOYS

Nancy Fresina

August 12, 2005

Barbara, Michael and Bobbie - my sincere condolences to you and your Dad. She was always a pleasure while in the office working for my father and we thought the world of her. She helped get us through a very difficult time and kept things under control not to mention the many fun times at Burden Lake. God Bless all of you.

Sue Charbonneau

August 12, 2005

Bob - My deepest condolences during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.

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