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James O'Donnell Obituary

James (Jim) F. O'Donnell, 62, passed away unexpectedly of a cardiac event on Monday, September 18, 2017. While his recent residence was in Ellenton, Florida, and previously Suffield, Connecticut, he passed at his summer home in South Hampton, New Hampshire - a place that had tremendous emotional and spiritual value to him.

Jim is survived by his spouse and best friend, Steven W. Patch; two children and their spouses, Christine M. and John Morris, Ryan and Cynthia O'Donnell; two brothers and their spouses, Michael and Linda O'Donnell, Thomas and Luz O'Donnell; four granddaughters he adored, Emily and Courtney Morris, Hailey and Kaitlyn O'Donnell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He is also survived by former spouse, great friend, and mother to his children, Catherine Boisvert O'Donnell; stepmother Barbara O'Donnell; parents-in-law Linda and James Hopkins, George and Elizabeth Patch; and numerous step and in-law sisters, brothers, and their families.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22nd, at the Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth, NH, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Riverside Cemetery, 62 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth. The Rev. David Kneeland, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, in Lincoln, NH., will officiate.

The family requests memorial donations be made in Jim's memory to the American Red Cross to support those whose lives have been severely impacted by the recent hurricanes.

www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-irma

To sign Jim's Book of Memories; www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

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

Published by Union Leader on Sep. 21, 2017.

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Chuck Maynard

September 22, 2017

Steve, Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Jim was a great friend and will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences to Jim's entire family.
Chuck

John/Carol Parda

September 22, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences to Steve and Jim's entire family on his untimely passing. We will always cherish the memories of our great trips with Jim while at Enfield Fed. We consider it an honor and a privilege to have known him. May he rest in peace.

September 21, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

Lydia Mercado

September 20, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, the loving God will give you the strength and comfort you need during this grieving process. (Psalm 29:11)

LM

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Mayhew Funeral Home - Plymouth

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23

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Riverside Cemetery

62 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH

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