Ruth M. O’Donnell
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, 78
Ruth M. (Zabelski) O’Donnell, 78, of Lowell, died Thursday, March 31st at Tufts New England Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Raymond J. O’Donnell who survives her and with whom she celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on September 20, 2015.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Francis and the late Helen (Padoski) Zabelski, she attended Boston schools and was a graduate of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School.
Before retiring, Ruth was employed as Parish Secretary at St. Margaret Church in Lowell with Monsignor Jakul.
Among her many interests, Ruth especially enjoyed cooking, dancing and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by her four children Michael J. O’Donnell of Lowell, Patricia A. O’Donnell of Concord, MA, Kenneth P. O’Donnell and his wife Katie of Haverhill, MA and Nancy O’Donnell-Ducharme and her husband Toby of Tyngsboro, MA; six grandchildren Joshua, Tyler and Olivia Ducharme and Camden, Colby and Kylie O’Donnell; her twin sister Rita McCarthy of Cambridge, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also mother of her late infant son Raymond O’Donnell and sister of the late Frances Butcher.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Tuesday morning at ST. MARGARET CHURCH in Lowell at 9:30 o’clock. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. Margaret Church Parish Renewal and Renovation Fund, 374 Stevens St., Lowell, MA 01851. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O’Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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