Jacqueline R. "Jackie" O'Donnell

O’DONNELL Jacqueline R. "Jackie" O'Donnell, age 47, of Trumbull, entered into peaceful rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Kevin O'Donnell. Jackie was born on January 30, 1956, in Stamford, cherished daughter of Antoinette "Toni" (D'Agostino) Ritch of Trumbull, and the late Raymond Ritch. Ms. O'Donnell was an Oxford resident before moving to Trumbull one year ago. She was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Oxford, where she was also a religious education teacher. Jackie was a promotions coordinator with Ryan Partnership of Wilton for the past nine years. She enjoyed theater and was active with the Foote Lights Theatrical Group of Oxford. Jackie was passionate about her love and caring for children and their causes. She volunteered every Christmas season with various toy drives, and was proud to have participated in the Million Mom March in Washington, D.C. Jackie was a loving and caring friend to all. Besides her husband and mother, Jackie leaves her beloved children, Katelyn and Jason O'Donnell of Trumbull; also her loving siblings, Raymond Ritch of Bethel, and Gilda Mecca of Fairfield. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour, to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial gifts may be sent to Bread and Roses, 141 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901. For directions to the funeral home and to express condolences to Jackie's family online, go to www.hullfh.com.