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Patrick O'Donnell Obituary

Patrick Michael O'Donnell

Grand Ledge

With saddened hearts and faith in our Lord, Patrick was called home to heaven unexpectedly, at the age of 9, due to complications of the flu on April 15, 2015. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 4, 2005. He was a sweetheart and was a gentle soul. He was high spirited with a mind for mechanics and a need for speed.  He loved to draw and eat bacon. He was a Boy Scout and was in 4th grade at St. Gerard Catholic School.

Patrick is survived by his parents Matthew Brian and Julie Ann (Granger) O'Donnell, grandmother Beverly "Tete" Granger, brothers and sisters Robert (Dana) Raymond O'Donnell, Ann-Marie (Cory) Weber, Bryan Matthew O'Donnell, many cousins, nephews and nieces and many many aunts and uncles.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow, Lansing, with Fr. John P. Klein officiating. Visitation will be at the church just prior to the Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 20 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil Service at the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Interment will be after Funeral Mass and luncheon at 2:30 pm in Springport Cemetery in Springport, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the "Patrick O'Donnell Memorial Fund" that will be set up to provide assistance to Lansing's foster care system and homeless shelters. Checks may be made payable to the "Patrick O'Donnell Memorial Fund." Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 20, 2015.

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April 27, 2015

May God be with your entire family during this unbelievable time of your life. Your grief touches us all.

April 25, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy to your family. May God bless and comfort you.
Tomla (Baker) Kleinsmith

Michelle Heath-Lutz

April 21, 2015

Julie and Matt, no words can express my sadness. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Heath-Lutz

April 21, 2015

My heart goes out to your family. I remember Patrick very well at church. we ate donuts together during coffee hour the last weekend of March and he talked about how he has to get up really early for school. I am so saddened about Patrick. May he rest in peace and may god bless your family. with heartfelt condolences. Mary, Rob, Samara and Rhiana Russell.

tiana raymond

April 20, 2015

i don't know your son or your family, but as a mother my heart goes out to you. sorry for the loss of a beautiful little boy.

John and Tammy Ziegler

April 20, 2015

Matt and Julie, at a time like this their are no words that can express the sorrow we feel for the loss you have suffered, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Tammy Ziegler.

April 20, 2015

our thoughts and love with you all on this most sad time.rick and lou dowland.

April 20, 2015

Julie, words cannot express how very sorry I am for you. I am holding you in my heart and praying for your family earnestly. We remember Patrick fondly, and are glad to have known your family during our time at St. Gerard. Sincere and heartfelt condolences, Chris, Betsy and Gabe Speicher

Frank Cugini

April 20, 2015

Matt,
So sorry to hear about your son. I have been praying for you and your family since I found out from Bryan last week. May God grant you all peace in this troubled time...and wrap you in His arms and hold you close.

Heather Marsh (Tyler)

April 20, 2015

Uncle Matt and Julie,
I can't even find the right words to say... your time with him was cut way too short! A very special guy, I know he will forever be missed and was loved so very much!

Yvette Schroeder

April 20, 2015

Dear Matt and Julie, my heart goes out to you and all your family during this sad time. It is such a shock. I can't believe he is gone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice Wright

April 20, 2015

Your in my thoughts and prayers right now. I am so sorry for your loss.

Phillis Hazelton--(PNC Bank)

April 20, 2015

Julie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patrick was such a wonderful little guy.

April 20, 2015

I don't know your beautiful son, but my prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Nan Farhat

April 20, 2015

Julie and family,
There are no words to express how saddened I was to hear the news about Patrick. You are all in my thought and prayers. May god give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Much Love, Nan

Judy Granger

April 20, 2015

Dear Julie and Matt and your families,
I am deeply saddened to hear of this sad news of your adorable son Patrick. Please know my heart and prayers are with you at this time of grief.

Kathy Strong

April 20, 2015

I am beyond words . My heart aches for you cousin Julie. Sending love and prayers.

Jean Haarer

April 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of Patrick's death. I am sure he is smiling down on all of you from above. You are all in my prayers. God bless.

Mark Farhat

April 20, 2015

To cousin Julie,the ODonnell and Granger family.I am sorry for the loss Of Patrick.May God bless Patrick and all your families during these tough times of grief.To early for this nice person.

Margaret Perkins

April 20, 2015

Julie & Matthew, So extremely sorry to here of the loss of Patrick, he was a special little guy. I've enjoyed seeing him in church and watching him grow. He'll be in our hearts and prayers forever. God Bless, Margaret & Amanda Perkins

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