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Fr. John (Jack) O'Donnell

Fr. John (Jack) O'Donnell

Mar 21, 2026 09:47 By receptionradiokerry
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Fr. John (Jack) O'Donnell of Shanbally, Duagh, formerly of Kilcara, Duagh, and the Diocese of Duluth, USA

 

On March 19th 2026, peacefully in the kind and tender care of the staff of Kilcara Nursing Home in the presence of family and friends.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas & Julia, brother Dan & his wife Bridie, sister Mary Fitzgerald & her husband Jack, sister Kathy Murphy, and his nephew John Fitzgerald.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Tom and his wife Anne, brother-in-law Tony Murphy (Newbridge), nephews; Kevin, Paul, Thomas, Niall, Dermot, Brian, nieces; Maria, Annette, Niamh, Marie, their spouses & partners, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, Bishop Ray Browne, fellow Clergy, neighbours, wide circle of friends and parishioners.

 

Requiescat In Pace

 

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Monday, 23rd March from 5.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m.

Requiem Mass for Fr. Jack will be celebrated on Tuesday, 24th March at 12.00 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh. Interment afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh

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Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Brú Columbanus (link) There will also be donation box available in the funeral home.

Condolences (17)

JJohn and Karee Byrne

Mar 21, 2026 20:08

We will miss Fr. O'Donnell, He was always a kind gentle spirit πŸ’žπŸ’ž God Bless πŸ™

Thomas McEllistrim

Mar 21, 2026 23:52

Sorry for your loss

Tracey (Zbacnik) Goetzfried

Mar 22, 2026 02:23

Thank you Fr.John, as we called him at St. Anne’s in Kelly Lake, Minnesota. You were an amazing man. We all loved you as one of our own family members. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. God Bless.

David Seguin

Mar 22, 2026 02:55

Father O'Donnell married my wife and I 37 years ago in Blessed Sacrament Church in Hibbing Minnesota, USA. A wonderful man and Priest! Our condolence says to his family and friends.

Logan Rempert

Mar 22, 2026 05:01

As a child of did that was baptized by this man, I applaud his service and dedication to Jesus Christ and the Minnesotan community.

Kerri McHale & family, Hibbing, Minnesota

Mar 22, 2026 12:51

Thank you for the care and support you shared with our family in both good and challenging times. It was such a comfort to know you were always there. You're a very special person who will be remembered forever. May your journey be peaceful and your welcome into heaven jubilant. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest in peace, Father John. ❀️❀️

Jane Anne sheehy & family

Mar 22, 2026 12:59

Sincere condolences to all fr Jacks families May his gentle soul Rest In Peace πŸ•―οΈπŸ™πŸ»πŸŒΉβ€οΈ

Charlene & Vic Phillips

Mar 22, 2026 14:30

Our deepest condolences, Father O’Donnell confirmed us, married us and baptized both our daughters. What a wonderful man who has touched so many lives. πŸ™πŸ»

Joan Cotton

Mar 22, 2026 17:05

Such a beautiful man. He married my husband and me 25 years ago. He was friends with my uncle Father Joseph Lendacky OSC . Rest in peace Father β€œO” the Iron Range of Minnesota loves you!

Marilyn Mulvahill

Mar 22, 2026 17:07

We loved him dearly he was family to us. He married our children. He baptized our Grand babies. He was simply the best

Patti Polich Peluso

Mar 22, 2026 19:57

So sorry for your loss. Fr O donnel was a wonderful Priest. I was confirmed and married by him in the Kelly Lake|Keewatin MN USA parishes in late 70s.

Carrie Maciej Benton

Mar 22, 2026 23:09

Father O'Donnell was such a special man. His time at Blessed Sacrament in Hibbing will never be forgotten. A favorite memory will always be watching him curl at the Hibbing Curling Club! He was one of a kind and will be remembered fondly by many.

Judy Ozanich and Ozzo

Mar 22, 2026 23:49

Our Deepest Sympathy πŸ™ 😒 on Your loss of Father Jack O'Donnell, our Priest in Keewatin and Kelly Lake,we Loved Him Dearly!!! πŸ™ RIP FATHER JACK O'DONNELL!!!

Tim & Ann Grozdanich

Mar 23, 2026 02:40

Sending so much love & prayers from Fr John’s Hibbing family. I had hopes of seeing all of you again, but especially time with him. Gone too soon, so many memories to cherish, forever in our hearts. Hugs especially to the entire Tom O’Donnell family. Would love to see each of you again. ❀️

Willam Murphy and Helen

Mar 23, 2026 21:48

Sincere condolence To Tom and all the family members. On the untimely passing of Dear cousin, Fr Jack O'Donnell may you rest peacefully with The Lord and all our Deceased family members .

Anna, John McCarthy

Mar 24, 2026 09:22

RIP Fr Jack condolences to all your family & friends πŸ™

Carol Roche Hooten

Mar 24, 2026 12:37

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to All Family, Friends, and Parishioners of Fr. O'Donnell from Hibbing Minnesota USAπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™β˜˜οΈ

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