George W. O'Donnell III
September 14, 1942 ~ May 8, 2017
George W. O'Donnell III, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook.
He was born September 14, 1942, to George W. O'Donnell II and Anna (McSweeney) O'Donnell.
After attending Portland schools, he joined the Army in 1961, where he served as a power generator specialist, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. While serving in the Army, he earned his Sharpshooter and Expert Rifle qualification badges.
Upon returning home, he began working for the US Postal Service. He worked for thirty seven years as a postal clerk in the Portland Post Office and at the Portland Jetport.
He married his wife, Margaret J. Myatt, on May 21, 1966. They spent their last anniversary celebrating fifty wonderful years together with many family and friends.
Whether it was fishing on the boat, working at his land in Vienna, or hunting with his friends, George loved to be outdoors. He was thrilled to be able to share this love of the outdoors with his grandson, Bradley. The two spent many hours fishing, hunting, and exploring the Maine woods.
George was predeceased by his infant sons, Michael and James O'Donnell; and his brother Ronald O'Donnell. He is survived by his wife, Margaret O'Donnell of South Portland; two daughters, Kathleen Saucier of South Portland, and Mary Ellen Pennington and husband, Shawn, of Westbrook; grandson, Bradley M. Saucier and his father, Brad Saucier, of Westbrook; brother, Dennis O'Donnell, and wife Kathy, of Loveland, Colorado.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. Prayers will be recited at 9:15am on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the chapel followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. To view George's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Those who wish may make contributions in George's memory to: Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinatti, OH 45250-0301
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May God bless Grorge, and keep him in his care. So sorry about your loss, I know how you feel as I lost my sister at age 65, just two weeks ago.
I worked with George for many, many years before my retirement in 2012. George was a very kind and caring man, he was well liked by all at the USPS. RIP George, you’ve earned your spot among the best.
Dave Greenlaw
Portland, ME
– Da e Greenlaw
George was always a great worker and Union brother working for the Postal Service
in Portland, ME. Known for always standing his ground he never let an injustice go by
without speaking his mind. I had the privilege of representing George on occasion but
most of the time he handled matters very well on his own. He will be sorely missed by those
who had the privilege of knowing him.
John Riley, Falmouth, ME
– John Riley
Missing a long-time best friend whom was like a second father to me. Greatly enjoyed countless times just having a simple conversation or going fishing, hunting and snowmobiling throughout the over forty years that I had had the privilege of knowing Mr. O’Donnell. I have nothing but the fondest memories of him, because he truly was a good guy whom had a big heart. As much as I miss my closest loved ones tremendously, I have to take solace in the fact that they are now in a much better place and unrestricted of life’s limitations. I would like to extend my heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family.
– Gary Brissette