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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations 46 Washington Square Salem, MA 1970

O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations

O'Donnell Funeral & Cremation Service, owned and operated by the O'Donnell family since 1934, provides funeral and cremation services to family's on the North Shore out of its two locations in Salem and Danvers, Massachusetts.

From the moment you meet our family of funeral directors you will be surrounded by our undivided attention. The sense of trust that builds between our staff and our client families is unmatched. We provide memorable experiences that will be not only tasteful but also healing. We will weave the story of your loved one throughout the entire funeral experience. Our funeral tributes are one of a kind and set the stage for an unforgettable memorial.

There are many service choices available. Our family will guide you and your family to choose the best option based on your needs and desires. Whether choosing traditional burial or cremation, our staff will provide a personalized, unique tribute honoring your loved one.

We are here to help you in every way possible. It is our honor to serve those in need.

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David Francis Ross Obituary

1957 - 2023

Andover

Andover - Mr. David Francis Ross, 65 of Andover, formerly of Beverly and Gloucester, died January 25, 2023, at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late David F. and Mildred Ann (Walkama) Ross. He was also the step son of the late James Hixon. He was raised and educated in Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School.
An...

Virginia C. (Hooper) Simpson-Roy Obituary

1933 - 2021

Essex

Essex - The world and our family lost a vibrant and caring soul with the death of Virginia C. (Hooper) Simpson-Roy on November 13, 2021, at the age of 88.

"Ginny," as she was known to one and all, was the daughter of G. Madelyn and Vernon C. Hooper. She grew up in Essex and graduated from Gloucester High School, where her father was a popular teacher and...

Carol G. (Nadeau) McLaughlin Obituary

2017

Topsfield

Mrs. Carol G. (Nadeau) McLaughlin, 66, of Topsfield, beloved wife of Joseph McLaughlin, died peacefully, Thursday, November 30, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Beverly she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Jeannine (Dube) Nadeau. She was raised and educated in Salem and attended Salem schools.
Prior to her illness, Mrs....

Rita Ann (Marotta) Stevens Obituary

2017

Boxford

Mrs. Rita Ann (Marotta) Stevens, 90, of Boxford, beloved wife of the late John Stevens, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at Courville Nursing Home in Manchester, N.H.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late George and Alpha (Bruno) Marotta. She was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. She continued her education at...

Charles "Chuck" Sawulski, Jr. Obituary

1960 - 2017

Ft. Myers

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Sawulski, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2017, in his Fort Myers, Florida home.
Born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Chuck attended Salem public schools, graduating from Salem High School in 1978. Throughout his younger years basketball quickly became his first true love, and he received a four year scholarship for his...

Donald Wildes Obituary

1958 - 2017

Portsmouth

Mr. Donald Wildes, 59, of Portsmouth, formerly of Lynn and Essex, beloved husband of Carolyn (Silva) Wildes, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Clipper Harbor, Portsmouth, with his wife by his side, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Beverly, he was the son of Gordon J. Wildes Sr. and the late Mary (Mosko) Wildes. He was raised and educated in Essex prior...

Martha (Rozinsky) Soshnick Obituary

1934 - 2017

Rockport

Martha (Rozinsky) Soshnick, of Rockport, Mass., and Sanibel, Fla., beloved wife of the late Julian Soshnick, with whom she married in 1957, and enjoyed 43 years of marriage, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at the age of 83.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anne Rozinsky.
Martha began her career with Catalyst, where she was a...

Glenna A. (Roode) (Sullivan) O'Hara Obituary

1922 - 2017

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Mrs. Glenna A. (Roode) (Sullivan) O'Hara, 94, of Manchester-by-the-Sea, beloved wife of the late Daniel J. O'Hara, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Middleton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Lois A. (Hilton) Roode. Raised and educated in Danvers, she was a graduate of the former Holten High...

Mary Ellen (Mills) Belmore Obituary

1931 - 2017

Danvers

Mrs. Mary Ellen (Mills) Belmore, 85, of Danvers, died peacefully, July 15, 2017, after a short stay at Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Beverly. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert M. Belmore with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Ruth E. (Wonson) Mills of...

Frank Marsden, Jr. Obituary

1925 - 2017

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Mr. Frank Marsden, Jr. of Manchester, born November 29, 1925, in New Bedford to Frank Marsden, Sr. and Mary Ellen Marsden (both deceased), passed away April 26, 2017, surrounded by family listening to the music he loved.
He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Marsden Seckt. He leaves behind his loving wife of more than 54 years, Ann Grehlinger Marsden;...

Neil Charles Rossman Obituary

2 - 2017

Gloucester

Mr. Neil Charles Rossman, 54, of Gloucester, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 16, 2017.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Hariette (Stewart) Rossman. He was raised and educated in Boxford and was a graduate of Masconomet Regional High School, Class of 1981.

Neil was an outstanding athlete in all he did but truly stood out on the football...

Jennifer Anne (Skarr) Oakes Obituary

2017

Boxford

Mrs. Jennifer Anne (Skarr) Oakes, 49, of Boxford, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 13, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joanne Stendebach, of Woodruff, Wis., and Clifford Skarr, of St. Augustine, Fla. Jennifer was a graduate of Schaumburg High School and...

Marion J. (Flynn) Paul Obituary

2016

Peabody

Mrs. Marion J. (Flynn) Paul, 91, of Peabody, beloved wife of the late William Paul passed away on October 28, 2016 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehab in Peabody surrounded by her family.
Born in Lynn, Marion was the daughter of the late Patrick W. and Bernedette (Dunn) Flynn. Raised and educated in Danvers, she was a graduate of Danvers High School.
Mrs. Paul...

Josephine R. (Giunta) Cultrera Obituary

1918 - 2016

Salem

Mrs. Josephine “Josie” Rita (Giunta) Cultrera, 98, of Salem, beloved wife of 65 years to the late Paul S. Cultrera, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family in the same room where she was born.
Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Lotta) Giunta. She was raised and educated in Salem, and was a...

R. Leslie (Anderson) Roberts Obituary

2016

Gloucester

Mrs. R. Leslie (Anderson) Roberts, 82, of Gloucester, beloved wife of the late Ronald F. Roberts, died peacefully on May 31, 2016 in Beverly Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Charles O. Anderson Sr. and Ruth (Johnson) Anderson.
Leslie was ahead of her time in many ways. She was a business woman and assisted...

John D. MacKillop Obituary

2016

Danvers

Mr. John D. MacKillop, 73, of Danvers, died unexpectedly, July 12, 2016 at Beverly Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and close firends.
Born in Gloucester, he was the son of the late John A. and Hope P. (Smith) MacKillop. He was raised and educated in Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School.
Mr. MacKillop had been employed at G.T.E. Sylvania...

Rev. Richard A. Driscoll Obituary

2016

Topsfield

Reverend Richard Albert Driscoll, 91, of Topsfield, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford.
Born in Melrose, he was the son of the late Walter L. Sr. and Anne J. (Shepherd) Driscoll. He was raised and educated in Medford and was a graduate of St. Joseph Grammar School, Boston College High School and Medford High School....