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Shawn O'Donnell Obituary

Shawn O'Donnell 38

WORCESTER - Shawn "Frankie" Patrick O'Donnell 38, died unexpectedly Monday January 15th, 2018. Born and raised in Worcester, he lived for several years in Plymouth and North Truro, and most recently moved to Michigan.

For the past several years Shawn was the manager, editor, and graphic designer for the band Weird Die Young. Not only was Shawn an amazing artist and poet, he was a wonderful father, son, brother, and friend to many throughout his life. Shawn was the son of Rita Paradise and Sarah Ireland of North Truro. He leaves three children Iesha Maldonado, Shawnathan and Shayanne O'Donnell and their mother Jahaida O'Donnell. Shawn also leaves his brother Danny Passos and his wife Rubia. He leaves his sister Erin McGlynn, her wife Kristie and their daughter Ami. Shawn also leaves his girlfriend Courtney Pelland of Natick. He was predeceased by his father Patrick O'Donnell and his brother Anthony Ireland. Shawn's presence affected many lives and his memory will last forever.

Shawn graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, and attended Becker College, where he studied Interactive Multimedia Systems.

Memorial services will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 91 Manville Street Leicester, MA. February 4th, 2018 at 1pm. Private family services for the spreading of Shawn's ashes will be held in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Shawn O'Donnell Memorial Fund, PO Box 33, North Truro, MA 02652

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

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2018.

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Victoria Harr

March 16, 2018

My deepest sympathy for the family.

-Love
Priestess Victoria Harr

courtney pelland

February 14, 2018

its our (second) favorite day! you'll always be my valentine!

Matt Toker

February 8, 2018

Missing you brother..

Linda Bell

February 1, 2018

Heartfelt Condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you all.

Linda Bell

February 1, 2018

Heartfelt Condolences to your family. My prayers are with you.

Tammie

January 25, 2018

You will always have a special place in my heart. May you Rest In Peace and hurt no more. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Gilmore

January 25, 2018

May God bless you and hold you close.
You will be missed my friend.

Ruth Tino

January 24, 2018

So sorry for the lose of your son Rita. My thoughts are with you. May God grant you peace that surpasses all human understanding during these trying moments and may his soul Rest In Peace.

Jimmy Beland

January 24, 2018

You will be missed...
RIP Shawn ...will never forget ya
My condolences to you Rita Erin Danny
And the rest of the family

Marilyn Massad

January 24, 2018

My deepest condolences to Sarah and Rita and family. Love, Marilyn

Nina McCorkle

January 24, 2018

To lose someone so young is so hard. I know you will be so missed by everyone,you touched many lives I know. And you were a good Son,Brother,Father and friend to many people I know. R.I.P. ❤

Wayne Curvin

January 23, 2018

Love you Frankie, gonna miss you big guy!

Rest In Power

Wayne Da Payne

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