Passed away peacefully on Sunday August 14, 2022 with family by his side at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston in his 71st year.
Beloved husband of Debra Riddell. Loved brother of John Donnelly (Catherine), Ann Little (Allan), Henry Donnelly (Diane), Joseph Donnelly (Louise), Richard Donnelly (Joyce), Mary Rose Donnelly (Heather Dau) and predeceased by his parents Bernadette and Harry Donnelly and Brother Charles Donnelly (Jennifer). Chris will be fondly remembered by Don Stephenson (Gail), Bonnie Pratt (Ken), Tom Stephenson (Nancy), Erin (Art Nolan), Crystal (Trevor Irvin) his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Chris loved to spend time with his Fur Friend Boo, he enjoyed a good game of cards and spending quality time with family and friends. Chris was proud to be a volunteer at the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Alliston. He will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church 190 King St. S., Alliston on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Chris's life will be held at Drury Funeral Centre 519 Victoria St. E. Alliston following Mass from 12-3p.m. with memories shared at 2:00 p.m.
If so desired memorial donations to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, Alliston or Matthews House Hospice, Alliston would be appreciated.

Published by Simcoe County News on Aug. 16, 2022.