Thomas Rufus ''Ouchie' O'Donnell
1947-2010
Thomas Rufus ‘Ouchie’ O’ Donnell
62, Glace Bay
Thomas ‘Ouchie’ O’Donnell, age 62 of Victoria
Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the
Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Robert Edward and
Margaret (MacLeod) O’Donnell.
Ouchie was a member of St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. He was an
avid bowler and will be remembered as an easy going man who loved
people. He is survived by his wife, the former, Bev Grant, three
daughters, Angela (Leonard) Dean, Julie and Doris O’Donnell, all
of Glace Bay and one son, Thomas (Maggie), Kentville.
Ouchie is also survived by a brother, Allie, Halifax, three sisters,
Florence Smylie, Catherine ‘Tiny’ Burke, both of Glace
Bay, Georgina MacInnis, Westmount and 6 grandchildren, Logan, Blake,
Elizabeth Dean, Brycen O’Donnell, Nathan, Marcella Ward.
Besides his parents, Thomas ‘Ouchie’ was predeceased by
two brothers, Eddy, Gary and two siblings in infancy.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V. J.
McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. The funeral
service, officiated by Rev. Leo Boone will be held on Saturday morning
at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in St. Anne’s
Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy for Ouchie, donations in his memory may
be made to a charity of one’s choice. On …line condolences
to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
Condolences
sorry to hear about our dear ouchie he will be well missed by all he will always be in our hearts and our thoughts as a kind man that he was
— kenneth metcalfe
Ouchie was such a nice outgoing man who could always make you laugh, he had such a kind heart that made it hard not to love him we will miss him so much our prayers are with the family if you need anything we are here
— Corrinne, Donnie, Caylum & Justin
To the Family of the Late Thomas Rufus ‘Ouchie’ O'Donnell:
I am writing to express my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one, Ouchie. Those whose lives he touched will not soon forget his contribution to the community.
Words can never put into perspective the sorrow and emptiness that is suffered at such a loss as yours. I do hope your pain is eased somewhat by knowing that others too feel sadness and want to share that very heavy burden.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
— Rodger Cuzner, MP Cape Breton-Canso
OUCHIE was a great man husband &father and was loved by all our prayers are with his family FLORENC(macleod) LOCKMAN AND FAMILY also MARIE (WOODBURN) WARFORD
— FLORENCE (macleod) LOCKMAN
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I know you were very close to him and, I know he felt the same about you. Sorry I can't be with you during this time of sadness, but my thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of your Dad when I was a young girl growing up on Duncan Street, and the many hours he spent at Ransom's Store. It always seemed that he would take his lunch break in time to ensure I got back to my yard and house safely. I enjoyed my childhood conversations with him....Your Dad was a very kind and loving person and a good friend. He will be sadly missed, Love Rolonda
— Rolonda Hussey Ulrich
Sincerest Condolences on the loss of your Dad-
Rest assured the hurt will ease and your loving memories will last forever.
— Sharon & Emile Fournier
Poppy ouchie we miss you. We will miss coming up to the house and you caring on with us. We love the way you laugh cause it would make us laugh. We want you to know you will be forever in our hearts and that we will never ever forget you.
love your grankids
— logan, blake, liz and brycen
Dear dad u r gone but never forgoten. I love u and miss u so much and your forever in my hart RIP xoxoxoxo
— Doris O'Donnell
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing he was a fine man , with a great sence of humour . He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him . Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Darren MacLeod
I will not look at this as a goodbye.
I will not allow the sorrow of this event to destroy me. I will embrace what you have taught me through the years and carry that with me.
You have not died.
You will forever be a part of my life, and someday through me you will forever be a part of my children's as well.
We all are your legacy.
I am proud to have had you in my life.
I know you have raised me to the best of your ability and for that I want to thank you.
Thank you for being kind, thank you for being stronger than you know, and most of all, thank you for loving us.
I will not be taken over by the anger and
frustration of your loss. Instead, I will remember the days when you were healthy and full of life.
I will see you in my dreams.
There you will forever be healthy and strong.
In time, I hope to embrace your freedom, freedom from the pain, and freedom from the weight of your illness.
Sorrow is inevitable, but I will face this with the same courage you did, because I am you, and you are my Father.
Always your daughter, Julie
— Julie O'Donnell
