O’DONNELL, MANNING DELANO
With great sadness, the family of Manning (Manny) O’Donnell of Bettsburg Road, New Bandon, NB, announce his peaceful passing in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, at the Fredericton DECH . Born August 24th, 1945 in Carroll’s Crossing, NB, he was the son of the late Walter and Bessie Marie (Arbeau) O’Donnell. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survived by his loving wife Pearl (Bun) O’Donnell of 51 years; children, Carla (Tommy) Connors, Tracy O’Donnell, Shana (Bobby Campbell O’Donnell; grandchildren, Wila (Joel) Kerstens, Dawn Polchies, Devin (Amy) Dickieson, Shelby O’Donnell and Ella Paul; Great-grandchildren, Mallk and Morgan Kerstens, Ben, Abby and Grace Polchies, Olivia, Owen and Ermma Dickieson; sisters, Luella (late Charles) Howe, Debra (James) O’Donnell, Vicki (Sherman) Storey, Twila (Everrett) Lovelace; sister-in-law, Penny O’Donnell; several nieces and nephews; and his constant companions his dogs, Coco, Mia and Chevy (Winston).
Besides his parents, Manny was predeceased by his son, Todd Spencer O’Donnell; brothers, Tennyson O’Donnell and Harold O’Donnell. As in keeping with Manny’s wishes there will be no visitation and no funeral service. A time for memorial will be held at a later date.
special thanks to the doctors and nurses and staff of the emergency and ICU Unit at the DECH and pastors, Allison Cromwell and Ron Carroll for their care and compassion.
Arrangements are in the compassionate care of Chipman Funeral Home Ltd. & Crematorium. (339-6612) www.chipmanfuneralhome.ca.