Mary Louise O"Dwyer

Mary Louise O"Dwyer

Mary O"Dwyer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 31, 2007 to Jan. 2, 2008.
Mary Louise O’Dwyer, 81, of St. Augustine’s Little Sisters’ of the Poor in Indianapolis, and formerly of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. She was born May 10, 1926, in Marshall, Ill., to Okel Findley and Jessie Creedon Findley. She was a homemaker and had spent 11 years working in the hotel industry. Her husband, Thomas M. O’Dwyer, died March 20, 1996.Survivors include two daughters, Anne Patricia Passator of Lebanon, Ohio, and Mary Clare Meeker of Lima, Ohio; two brothers, John Michael Findley of Lafayette, and James Robert Findley of Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sisters, Rose Marie Meehan of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Jane Elizabeth Frazier of Indianapolis, and Nancy Fitzgerald of Irvine, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joseph Patrick Findley; and two sisters, Frances Smith and Theresa Callahan.She was a member of St. Mary’s Village Church and the Altar Society at the church.Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church, with the Rev. Bernard Head officiating. Burial is in St. Mary’s Village Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., with the rosary at 7 p.m.

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January 4, 2008

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January 4, 2008

Bridget Findley Hauser posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2008

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Nancy Fitzjarrald

January 4, 2008

Dear Anne and Mary Clare,
You have my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Your mother enjoyed a good long life. The two of you were her love of life; and she enjoyed the many family get togethers. Even though I am not there with the family, know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Nancy

Bridget Findley Hauser

January 4, 2008

I didn't know my Aunt except from my childhood as a part of a wonderful extended family that will forever be the landscape of my present. Mary Clare and Anne may not remember much of me but I remember running back and forth between Grandma's and their house and having great fun. I am sorry for the loss of your Mother, I am sure a warm spot will remain in your heart for her forever. To my Father,John, and Aunts and Uncles, I love you all and know you must feel this loss along with the loss of JP in a deep and personal way.

Deidre Fairchild

January 3, 2008

Dear Anne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that you and yours are in my prayers. I know that she will be missed very deeply by you, but now and always when you speak of her she will bring a smile to your face as she always did. My love is with you.

Deidre

Eileen Callahan Helton

January 2, 2008

So sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she liked being at St. Augustine's. I know she loved you and all her family. She made each of her neices and nephews feel special. I will always remember her laugh. It was so easy for her to get the giggles with us. Will miss her

Loretta Callahan King

January 2, 2008

I will miss Aunt "Mar-Louise". So many fond memories of St. Mary's and weeks on end with Anne during the summer! What fun!

Retta

Anne O'Dwyer, Passatore

January 1, 2008

The most loving,caring and always giving mother in the world. I will miss her always.

Sally Freeman Billings

January 1, 2008

Mary Clare and Anne,
I am so sorry about the death of your mother. Loretta King was at my house this summer and caught me up on your lives and your mom. I remember your mom from when I was in grade school. She was a very kind and loving person. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you at this sad time. Sally Freeman Billings

mary clare o'dwyer

January 1, 2008

The best mom in the world, my only mom, my mom.I will miss her very deeply.

Karen Findley Haslinger

January 1, 2008

Although I haven't had the chance to see my Aunt Mary in years, I have so many found memories of my aunt from when I was a very little girl. I can recall spending summer vacations in St. Mary's with my cousins Mary Claire and Annie. My heart goes out to them over the loss of their mother. Mary and Anne I hope the fact that your mother is now at peace brings you some comfort. Love, Your cousin, Karen

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