Vera O'Donnell

To the O'Donnell family -
41st Avenue - such wonderful memories. As I read this guest book I can't help but think how important Vera was to all of us who lived on 41st during our
growing up years. I remember running back and forth across the street and Vera & Charles always welcoming us into their home never turning us away even when there was a group of us kids. So many memories, so many stories! Vera was such a big part of our lives.
Vera, thank you for the memories..

Joan,Bud,Marilyn,Diane and all the family,
Know your neighbors from across the street on 41st are with you in prayers and special memories from the 4th of July ,one foot off the gutter ,bikes, sweaters, treats from our moms and dad who are now having a great reunion on the other side of the ocean! What a gift to have wonderful memories from the early 40's until today . All of the Power's, Mary Lou, Barney, Kathy and Aileen pray for each of you ,the fullness of peace for your MOM and DAD...

It was always such a pleasure to see Mrs. O'Donnell after mass at Holy Name on Sunday. She always had something nice to say to my sister and I. She will surely be missed.
Lenore and Jean Lamey

Vera was my family's dear friend and next door neighbor for over fifty years. Her kindnesses were genuine and countless, and impacted our lives decade after decade. Vera was a volunteer at UCSF, and was so beloved by the staff that they asked for her portrait to be included on their wall of " women who have made significant contributions". It was hung in between Mother Theresa and Indira Gandhi and remains there today.

What a great day it was for us to move to 41st Avenue in 1961.
Vera came across the street and welcomed us to the neighborhood. We loved the love that Vera had for Charles, as Charles had for Vera. Jitterbugging, they were such good dancers at Holy Name dances and our wonderful block party at Sabella's. Looking back it was probably the best time of our lives, everyone involved with each other, not only neighbors but friends
In our eyes, all you O'Donnell's are still young kids.
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I had the great pleasure of getting to know Vera as she volunteered at UCSF. She touched so many lives, both big and small. She was so dedicated, always had a smile and a kind word to share.

vera was a beautiful,loving lady, a wonderful family friend, and will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her. We join in your sorrow.
Carolyn and family

Mrs. O'Donnell was always welcoming to me when I visited her home as a child, and likewise she laughed at all my jokes. Most of all, I remember Vera and her Husband actively supported and lived at the heart of Catholic parish life. They will remain as models of devotion to Family and the Church - and they treated all neighbors, near and far, as an extension of family. May Perpetual Light shine upon Vera forever.

I was fortunate to see Vera at Holy Name many times over the years while home visiting my parents. It was always a pleasure to run into her, she was one of the nicest ladies I knew growing up on 41st Ave. My condolences to all the O'Donnells, keeping you in my prayers.