Janice Z. O'Donnell

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Yarmouth, Maine

Janice O'Donnell Obituary

Janice Z. O'Donnell, 76
     CUMBERLAND -- Janice Z. O'Donnell, 76, of Hawthorne Court, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, after being involved in a car accident on Route One in Cumberland.
     She was born Sept. 16, 1931, in China, the daughter of the late Beatrice (Main) and C. Edwin Zwicker. Jan graduated from Erskine Academy and the Maine General Hospital Training School for Nurses. She was a retired registered nurse and worked for Maine Medical Center, Community Health Services and Seaside Nursing Home during her many years in nursing.
     Janice married Philip J. O'Donnell in 1952 and they lived and raised their family in Falmouth. Jan was an avid reader, with a special interest in history and science, and loved following politics. She had a quick wit and loved turning everyday occurrences into funny stories. Jan enjoyed meeting with the women in her neighborhood and appreciated their friendship. She was also very proud of all her grandchildren and their accomplishments.
     Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Phil in 1993. Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen Allen and husband Thomas of Cumberland, her son, Thomas O'Donnell and wife Judy of Falmouth; her two brothers, Philip C. Zwicker and wife JoAnn of Seattle, Wash., and Keith M. Zwicker and wife Betty of Burbank, Calif.; and several cousins, including Faith Rogers of Portland. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Evan, Lindsay and Bradley Allen all of Cumberland, Ellen O'Donnell of Portland, and James O'Donnell of Falmouth.
     Visiting hours will be held today, Friday, Jan. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, in Yarmouth. A service will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m., at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jan's memory to:
    Prince Memorial Library
    266 Main St.
    Cumberland, Maine 04021
    or Falmouth Memorial Library
    5 Lunt Rd.
    Falmouth, Maine 04105
    Janice Z. O'Donnell
    Lindquist Funeral Home
    Funeral Home & Cremation Service
    846-4011

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice O'Donnell

8 Entries

Betty (O'Donnell) Garris

January 30, 2008

Der Tom and Kathy,I was a classmate of your mothers at MGH and your Dad's second cousin.I cherish many memories of your whole family. I spent much time visiting your home when I was a young girl.I so enjoyed your Mom when we were students and she visited my family at times. My husband was in the military so wedid not often get back to Maine. I know what a great loss your mother will be to you and your children. Betty O'Donnell Garris

Debbie Sullivan

January 28, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss Kathy and Tom. In the past, whenever I heard somebody speak with that Eastern accent, I thought of Aunt Jan. It always made me smile and now I guess it always will. Love to you all.
Debbie

rita (st. Ours) mason

January 27, 2008

Was very unhappy to get this sad notice of Jan's death. We were good friends in nursing school but had moved far from each other. Will always remember her in my prayers.

Jo Ann Zwicker

January 27, 2008

As a relatively new (8 year) member of the Zwicker family, when I first met Jan it was like being introduced to an old friend. She had a warm, welcoming smile and hug. Our relationship soon developed into a sister-type. Jan is a one-of-a-kind lovely lady who I love soooo much. She made me a better person having known her.
Love,
Jo Ann Zwicker

Lucille & Vaughn Twaddel

January 25, 2008

Sorry to read of Jan's death. We had many great times to remember when we got together for our nursing class reunions. Our sympathy goes out to all her family. I am glad that I had one last time to say hello to her when we were both renewing our drivers licenses.

philip zwicker

January 25, 2008

Kathy & Tom Allen, an family, Tom Judy O'Donnel and family. As Jan and I talked so frequently it is hard to take losing my sister and I share your griveing. I was her little brother and she gave me guidance for a lifetime. She will be missed and leaves a large emptyness in our hearts. Love always, Uncle Phil

Kim Clifford

January 25, 2008

My dear Tommy and Kathy:

I was so sad to hear of your mother's death. We're spending the winter in Tucson, and Brynn told me two days ago about Jan. I cried.

She was such a sweetheart, one of those people (along with your dad) you always loved to see coming. When I think of her, I can see her smiling so clearly.

We have so many wonderful memories of growing up in our neighborhood, and your parents were in the middle of everything.

My heart is breaking for you and your families.

I'm thinking of you both and remembering Jan and her life. I'll never forget her.

Love, Kim

Jean Kerrigan

January 25, 2008

Kathy and Tom~
It was such a shock to learn that Jan was the person in the accident..I am so very sorry.
Of course I recall so many times that our parents got together when we were kids ---and remember Jan's wonderful laugh, and interest in mine and Donna's lives (and her beautiful peaches and cream skin!)
Love to you all, Jeannie Kerrigan

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