Grace O'Donald Obituary
We bid farewell to Grace O'Donald of Holyoke, Massachusetts, born in New York, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 30, 2024 at the age of 77. Grace touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Grace departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Grace may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Grace leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolfo Oliveri and Nellie Oliveri; and her husband Arthur J. O'Donald. She is survived by: her sister Connie Lavelle; her son A. J. (Alison); her grandchildren, Lauren and Joey; her niece Nicole Sanford (Phil); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ashton and Emma.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 14th 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home (2049 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gracie's memory to the Foundation for TJO Animals, 66 Industry Avenue, Suite 3, Springfield MA 01104 (Tax ID 20-5722841) or to The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center, PO Box 80295, Springfield MA 01138.
