DOB October 28th, 1938
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James O'Donnell on October 10th, 2025.
He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short adventure with cancer.
James was one of six children, born in South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland. Brother to Catherine, John, Anthony, Patricia all predeceased and his surviving sister Christie.
He will be missed by many nieces and nephews near and far in Canada and Scotland.
He is survived by his daughter Marlene O'Donnell and his grandchildren James (Toni) and Allison.
Dad immigrated to Canada in 1960 after serving 3 years of active service in the British Army, where he was stationed in Cyprus. He initially came to Sudbury to play soccer for the Italia Flyers and the Polish White Eagles, with his brother John.
He worked at National Grocers for 35 years, where he was instrumental in forming the local union. and also where he made many lifelong friendships.
He led a full life filled with many varied adventures that included playing soccer, golfing, fishing trips, downhill skiing, gardening, swimming, and long distance running, just to mention a few.
As per his wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
All donations can be made directly to the Maison McCulloch Hospice.
A special shout out to the fabulous Bayshore nurses who helped with dad, Kristy, for making dad laugh and Dustin for taking charge when we needed him to. Forever thankful.
We will miss you dad. HAIL HAIL
"You'll Never Walk Alone"
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone