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In Memory of
DeLorna Pearl O’Dette (Donaldson)
1935
-
2024

Obituary of DeLorna Pearl O’Dette (Donaldson)

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DeLorna Pearl “Dee” O’Dette passed away peacefully at the Fairmount Nursing Home on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick O’Dette. Dear mother of Victor Eaton (Lorraine), Kimberly Hannah (William) and Hollie O’Dette-Hoiles (Gerry). Cherished grandmother of Shamus (Marybeth), Josh (Samantha), Kaitlyn (Igor) and proud great grandmother of Cassandra , Cory, Quinn, Lochlan, Kieran, Rory and Aralyn.

 

Predeceased by her parents John Donaldson and Alice Kenny. The oldest of 14 brothers and sisters, she is fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Fairmount Nursing Home for their incredible support and love during DeLorna’s stay there.

 

Arrangements entrusted to Payne Funeral Home in Odessa. For those desiring, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family in memory of Dee.

 

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Kim Hannah posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Family was moms most valuable asset!! She loved us well xo
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Kim Hannah posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Mom loved Aldo with all her heart and we are thankful she found him ❤️❤️
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Kim Hannah posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Death asked me to join him for dinner so I slipped into my favorite black dress that I had been saving for a special occasion and let him walk me to our candlelit tryst. He ordered a ribeye, extra rare I ordered two desserts and red wine and then I sipped and wondered why he looked so familiar and smelled like earth and memory. He felt like a place both faraway and deep within my body A place that whispers to me on the crisp autumn breeze along the liminal edges of dusk and dawn somewhere between dancing and stillness. He looked at me with the endless night sky in his eyes and asked ‘Did you live your life, my love?’ As I swirled my wine in its glass I wondered If I understood the thread I wove into the greater fabric If I loved in a way that was deep and freeing If I let pain and grief carve me into something more grateful If I made enough space to be in awe that flowers exist and take the time to watch the honeybees drink their sweet nectar I wondered what the riddles of regret and longing had taught me and if I realized just how beautiful and insignificant and monstrous and small we are for the brief moment that we are here before we all melt back down into ancestors of the land. Death watched me lick buttercream from my fingers As he leaned in close and said ‘My darling, it’s time.’ So I slipped my hand into his as he slowly walked me home. I took a deep breath as he leaned in close for the long kiss goodnight and I felt a soft laugh leave my lips as his mouth met mine because I never could resist a man with the lust for my soul in his eyes and a kiss that makes my heart stop. I feel my mom in this poem with every word ..I will be forever thankful that I got to share it with her ❤️❤️ Kim xoxo Gina Puorro (Author)
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Hollie posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2024
During the last few weeks while remembering so many wonderful (and not so wonderful) moments with my Mom, I feel so blessed that I was given the gift of friendship with my Mom and I am doubly blessed to have this same gift with my own daughter Kait, whom I love, respect and adore so very much! I called Mom almost every night while she was in Fairmount and tried to visit as often as I could so we enjoyed many laughs, tears and everything in between. We talked about nothing and everything. I met her numerous friends at Fairmount such as Cheryl, Dave and the ice cream couple lol (sorry cannot remember your names) who always asked me if Mom was keeping out of trouble to which I always replied No. She had so many friends there it was amazing to see her emerge again into her social, vibrant self. I miss her laugh, smile and her Queen Sheba attitude and her smirk when she thought she got one by me lol My head keeps thinking of the words "the most interesting woman in the world" when I think about my Mom (there was a commercial the most interesting man in the world) as she always kept us on our toes and had such an incredible life, which I continue to learn about through the stores from others that knew her. Always loved and in our hearts!!
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Linda posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Dee would always have Avon I would talk to her everyday on the phone I knew her for 48 yrs My heart is braking. LOVE U always bff Linda Crouse
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Jennifer Austin posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2024
I would like to thank you for sharing Dee with me, it was a pleasure to have known her. Dee had caring eyes and a loving smile, she will be missed.
posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2024
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Paul G. Payne Funeral Home
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Tammi Cooper posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2024
I will forever eat lays regular chips and drink regular coke with a side of ice cream. Fly high mama bear you will be missed so much xxx

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