Kevin J. O’Donnell, 58, of Methuen passed away on May 7, 2015 as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident at the hands of an irresponsible impaired driver. Kevin was born in Everett on September 25, 1956. He was employed by Lantheus for thirty years as a radioactive medical technician. Kevin loved listening to music, many times he would be found watching live music performances on the Palladia Channel. The three biggest passions he held close to his heart were his children, his dogs and his love of motorcycles. Kevin enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer everywhere.
Kevin was the loving husband of Paula O’Donnell of Methuen with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Heather O’Donnell and her fiancé Ben Erion of St. Thomas U.S.V.I. and Colby “Bud” O’Donnell of Methuen. Kevin was the dear brother of Kenny O’Donnell and his wife Janice of Francistown, NH, Keith O’Donnell and his wife Denise of Somerville, Kerry O’Donnell and his wife Kim Fuller of Woburn, Karen Fuller and her husband Kevin of Groton and brother in-law Ronnie LeRocque of Las Vegas, NV. He is predeceased by his mother, Wanda Fleming and sister Kathy LeRocque.
Friends and guests are invited to call on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home. Interment to follow at the Elmwood Cemetery of Methuen. Donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the MSPCA Angell Shelter, 350 South Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the O’Donnell Family.