Russell Glendon O'DONNELL

O'DONNELL, RUSSELL GLENDON The death of Russell Glendon O'Donnell of Ludlow, husband of Evelyn (Clowater) O'Donnell occurred on June 23rd, 2005 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Born on August 27, 1926 in Carroll's Crossing, NB, he was the son of the late Weldon and Evelyn (Storey) O'Donnell. Russell was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Legion Branch #78 in Boiestown and the Korean Veteran's Association in Miramichi and was a member of the St. James the Greater Anglican Church in Ludlow, NB. Russell worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Diamond Construction and also was a woods worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, David (Dorothy) O'Donnell of Hines Creek, Alberta; Darrell (Catherine Baldwin) O'Donnell of Ludlow, NB; Daniel O'Donnell of Prince George, BC; three daughters, Ella Mae (George) Vickers of Prince George, BC; Jane (Elwood) Gibson of Taxis River, NB; Mary (Calvin) Martin of Fredericton, NB; ten grandchildren, Lana & Stephen Vickers; Travis & Matthew O'Donnell; Leigh O'Donnell; Benjamin & Laurel Gibson; Tabatha & Danielle O'Donnell; Jacob Martin, one great-grandchild, Austin O'Donnell; two brothers, Raymond (Pat) O'Donnell of Carroll's Crossing, NB; Lloyd (Toni) O'Donnell of Miramichi City, NB; three sisters, Marjorie (John) Graves of Saint John, NB; Isabelle Stewart of McNamee, NB; Sheila Doak of Doaktown, NB; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one grandson, Randy O'Donnell; one granddaughter, Cheryl O'Donnell; two brothers, Spencer and Boner O'Donnell; one sister, Rowena Serois. Visitation will take place at the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon, NB on Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 are asked to assemble at the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home at 7 pm for a Tribute Service. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 11 am from St. James the Greater Anglican Church in Ludlow with Father Titus officiating and Rev. Bill MacMullin assisting. Interment will take place at the St. James the Greater Anglican Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to the Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.miramichivalleyfh.com [Daily Gleaner]