1. Donna Nielsen O'Donnell, 72, of Cleveland TN, passed away on January 15, 2022 from a heart attack.  Donna was predeceased by her sister Carol M Nielsen (she passed when she was 6 and had Downs Syndrome), her mother Minette Nielsen, her father Donald Nielsen, her husband John O'Donnell, and her grandson Nicholas O'Donnell. She is survived by her children Erin O'Donnell, Kevin O'Donnell, Tara O'Donnell, and Ryan O'Donnell. Her grandchildren Amanda Benett, Shannon Bowen, and Jonathan Ryan. Also her brother Richard Nielsen and several nieces and nephews. She will be loved and missed.

2. Donna was born in Bridgeport Connecticut to Donald and Minette Nielsen. She graduated Stratford High in 1967 married John O'Donnell in 1969.

3. In her early years, Donna was a paramedic and more. She married the man of her dreams, John, her next door neighbor. A beautiful resemblance of love. They loved to travel together and boarded every ship they could.

4. Donna loved to collect ceramic dolls, teddy bears, knick knacks and many more things. She was an animal lover, animals of all sorts. She often enjoyed her girls day with her best friend of 59 years, Pat Shrouder.

5. Donna dreamed of traveling to Ireland to catch the “Luck of the Irish”. She was a beautiful, kind soul, warm hearted woman. She will be truly missed by her loved ones. Forever in our hearts, Donna Lee O’Donnell.

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