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Emily O'DONNELL Obituary
O'DONNELL, Emily Barlow
Emily Barlow O'Donnell of Vernon, wife of John O'Donnell, died on October 12, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Manchester, June 21, 1971, she was the daughter of Malcolm and Susan Barlow and sister of Cynthia Barlow, all of Manchester. Emily graduated from Manchester High School, Hartford College for Women, and Adelphi University, where she made life-long friends. She spent a year and a half in the Pacific Northwest with the Forest Service. She loved nature, plants, dogs, cats, books, and music. She wrote seven novels during National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo), and helped others to hone their writing and story-telling skills. She loved her work at CT Housing Investment Fund and, in recent years, at Mark Spurling's law office. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and treasured friends from school, work, the online community, and the Cosmic Omelet breakfast group. Jen, Jenn, and Dorothy shored her up in good times and bad. Leslie and Billy phoned with love and support for twenty years. Her friends were always at her side.
A memorial service will be held at the Phap Hoa Buddhist Temple, 85 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
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for Emily O'DONNELL
October 22, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barlow,
Our sincere sympathy on your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Law offices of Brenda A. Draghi, LLC, Brenda, Cheryl and Teri
Karyn Hawksley Smith
October 22, 2012
Susan, Cynthia and Malcolm,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Emily's passing. I have many fond memories of time spent her in CT. You are in my prayers. Peace to you.
Susan Iwanicki-Smith
October 22, 2012
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Emily was a friend from HCW that always spread love through her kind smile and thoughtful responses. She always left us thinking and knowing that she cared. Wishing you comfort during this time of sadness.
Mary Young
October 21, 2012
Malcolm, Sue and Cynthia -We were so sadden to hear of your loss! please know that our thoughts are with you during this time.
Mary, Joe and Kevin Young
Jennifer Musto
October 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of Emily's passing. She was such a light, so positive and hard working. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mary Jane McLauglin Angelone
October 20, 2012
Dear Malcolm, my deepest sympathy to you and Susan on this devastating loss. Marjie Reid Martin called to tell me as she remembered we were high school classmates. I am so very sorry.
Alfred Klein
October 19, 2012
Dear Malcolm and Susan,
I am so sad to hear about the loss of your daughter. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Stephanie Knybel
October 19, 2012
Malcolm and Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of you daughter. This is a pain that no parent should have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Your memories will last a lifetime and give you much comfort. Stephanie
October 19, 2012
Malcolm, Susan and Cynthia,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Boris and Edith Gerber
Melina (Quaglia) Usher
October 18, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barlow, Cynthia, and John,
I'm so sorry to hear of Emily's passing. My heart and prayers go out to each of you. As you know, Emily was my childhood friend and my memories are plentiful of our growing up together....playing Masterpiece, or Four Square, or spying on the neighbors...so many hours spent together as children. I'm sorry to say that we did not keep in touch as adults, but it's so interesting, b/c I have been thinking about her so much over the last month. My daughter's 3rd grade class is studying rocks and it has reminded me of how Emily and I were obsessed with rocks / pebbles one year. We would collect them, crack them to see their inner design, cherish them....they were our treasures. We were innocent, inquisitive children together....and that is how I will always remember her. My kind friend Emily. xo
October 18, 2012
Malcolm and Susan,
I was sorry to see your loss of Susan. Loss of a special loved one is never easy but she will always be with you in ways you would never have imagined. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judye Torpey
Sharon Scorso
October 18, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barlow - We are sincerely sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Fondly - Sharon & Clif Scorso
October 18, 2012
Sincerest sympathy from your former clients; Eleanor and Robert Bezzini, Manchester.
Ellen and Jim Langenfeld
October 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Richard Bieu
October 18, 2012
Emily was one of the most genuine and sincere people I remember from Manchester High School. Her passing has certainly left a void not only in the MHS alumni community, but in the many lives she has touched. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.
Martha Eddy
October 18, 2012
Malcolm and Susan,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss of Emily. Martha Eddy
Kristine Cormier
October 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. - I attended and graduated from MHS with Emily. - She was the sweetest person. ~ May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
-Kristine Cormier
Sandi Valentine Burns
October 17, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Emily's passing. I knew her from junior and high school. Emily was one of the kindest, sweetest, loving people I knew. When me and my husband were trying to come up with names for my daughter, he suggested Emily and your Emily is the first person to come to mind... I thought to myself, if my daughter turns out to be like Emily Barlow, I will be one proud momma! So far my daughter Emily would make your Emily very proud!! She is a friend to everyone, smart and loving. I searched high and low on the internet trying to find Emily and let her know... unfortunately I was not able to find her... I hope she is looking down and knows she is still in my heart and will be for the rest of my life.
Jim Ludes
October 17, 2012
Emily and I were classmates dating back to Bowers. I remember her fondly and was so sad to hear of her passing. She is in my prayers, as are you.
With deepest condolences,
Jim Ludes
anothai keovilay
October 17, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Barlow
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jenipher Sage-Robison
October 17, 2012
I knew Emily as a young girl at Manchester High School. She was a year behind me and we were involved in some of the same extracurricular activities. I remember her as lovely, extremely bright, creative and a bit shy but with a mischievous streak. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
October 17, 2012
Dear Susan and Malcolm - our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Michele and Mel Pilver
Jessica Oms
October 17, 2012
I personally didn't know Emily, just through work, she was a delightful person and very positive and a joy to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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