In Taunton, May 20, 2007, Age 88 John F. “Buck” O’Connell husband of the late Shirley A. (McDonald) O’Connell. Residence Highland Street in Taunton. Father of Carol A. Soares of Dighton, Robert A. O’Connell of Taunton. Brother of Helen Sullivan of Taunton and the late William, Paul and Edward O’Connell. Grandfather of Kara Mello, Jill O’Connell and John E. O’Connell all of No. Dighton. Great Grandfather of Kayla O’Connell of Bridgewater, Kimberly O’Connell of No. Dighton, Carli and Mary Kate Mello both of No. Dighton. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday May 24th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wed from 4-8 PM. Interment will be held at the National Cemetery in Bourne Mass on Fri at 9:30 AM. In Lieu of flowers donations in John’s memory may be made to Taunton Nursing Home, 350 Norton Ave, Taunton, Ma, 02780.