Patrick O'Donnell

Pat

Patrick was a very special guy to myself and my husband, Steve. He rode Steve's bus daily. Steve and Patrick had a very special bond. He would confide in Steve on numerous occasions. They shared stories of his travels and family life. I got to know Patrick on the same bus. Our lives continued to cross outside of the bus realm and into the library scene as I served him in the library and the living facilities. It always brightened his day to see his friends and get enjoyment through his movies. I remember seeing Patrick recently at Autumn Care as we drove up. He came to the window of our truck and greeting me with a smile and happiness. Patrick will be missed but not forgotten. His humor, enlightenment, and personalities will remain alive in the hearts he has touched. May they also remain alive in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Patrick is among the choirs of angels (along with my husband who left us recently too). He will truly be alive in your hearts and minds. Peace, Mary

I had the privelage of having Patrick as a client for the past 5 years. He always had a story to share about something or somebody. He made sure to call and check on me or let me know where he was headed. Patrick had his little lepracaun grin when he was trying to tease or pull a fast one if it worked it was total laughter "I got ya didn't I". Helping Patrick to fullfill his life by being as independent as possible was a true joy. I must admit I miss my phones call a minimum of 3x per week. It was his duty and joy to take his lady friends for walks or help those in a wheelchair to their eating spot. The ladies at Autumn Springs miss his help and spunk. Thank you for bringing so much joy to my work and a friendship not to be forgotten. Brenda Weston

Pat was always a bright spot in the day when he came to see all of us at Gainan’s Garden Center. He had many special ladies he made sure had a flower to brighten their day, but no one was remembed more or with more love than his mother. He often got in a little trouble for his generosity with the flowers , but that little impish smile usually helped him get things worked out till the next pay day. He’d stop by after working at Burger King and tell us stories and share laughs. The Connolly’s and the O’Donnell families were friends , so he would always make sure he found me and said hello and filled me in on where everyone was and what they were doing. He led a good life and was a kind and gentle soul. Heaven is a better place today because it got a pretty special angel with Pats arrival. Pam Connolly.

The girls and I loved spending time with Pat. Her got so excited when we visited and made them feel so special. Shealynn was his goddaughter, and he would greet her 'Hello Goddaughter ' and laugh everytime we saw him. The party few years I ran into Pat around town several times. He always asked about Shealynn and Kathleen, wanted to know everything they were doing. I will always be grateful to Pat for loving my girls and giving them those special memories. Erin McCarthy Schmidt