GILFORD-----Barbara Jean O'Donnell, 83, of Bacon Drive died on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia.
Barbara was born on October 19, 1934 in Medford, Mass., the daughter of Harry and Florence (Forbes) Hoyles. Barbara resided in Londonderry before moving to Gilford forty years ago.
Barbara was a secretary for the NH Special Olympics. She liked to read, knitting, social events, dinners out with friends, going to Gilford beach, Foxwoods and the family camp in North Conway.
Survivors include three sons, Robert R. O’Donnell, Jr. of Gilford, Richard E. O’Donnell of Meredith and Brian S. O’Donnell of Sanbornton; a daughter, Debora J. O’Donnell, and her husband, James A. Fecteau, of Hooksett; four grandchildren, Derek O'Donnell, Darren O'Donnell, Daryl O'Donnell and Kristin O'Donnell; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Carol Gayton, of Lynn MA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by husband, Robert R. O'Donnell.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Chapel at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
Burial will follow the service.
The family would like to thank the Belknap County Nursing Home, Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia Rehabilitation & Nursing Center for their compassion and care given to Barbara.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics New Hampshire, 650 Elm Street, #200, Manchester, NH 03101.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.