William Brian O'Donnell

Brian was born and raised in Worcester on Indian Hill, he went on to graduate from Doherty High School before attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute for two years then chose to enlist in the Army. He served his country, enlisting in the tail end of the Vietnam War and while not deployed there he proudly served in the 4th Infantry Division and later is the 1st Armored Core. He achieved the rank of Sargent along with other accomplishments such as Pro Marksman. Upon discharge, he was employed by Stanton Tool and Die/VIMM Machine where he worked until changing careers into insurance sales. While living in Holden, Brian served on the Wachusett Regional School Committee and was very active in community life. He coordinated a sports drop in program for children aged 5-14 on Friday nights, and coached both youth basketball and baseball. He was also an avid golfer and voracious reader. Brian later suffered a series of medical setbacks, many linked to his military service. As a result, he became disabled and retired early to Dennis,MA on Cape Cod where he was involved in the town and veteran community. A frequent fixture on the deck in those later years, he could often be found with a book in hand ready for any conversation that came his way.

Brian is survived by his wife, Patricia Nosek O’Donnell, son Geoffrey and wife Aleksandra (Uzpurvis)O’Donnell, daughter Kelsey and husband Steven Yu and Grandson Brooks Yu;Ken and Erin Nosek, Joan(O’Donnell) and Stan Hooley, Sharon (O’Donnell) and Wayne Griffin, Diane (O’Donnell) and Michael Bombard, several nephews and a niece. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Joan (Chosta) O’Donnell and brother, James O’Donnell.

A celebration of life will be held on October 24, @ 1:00pm at Peppercorns Grille and Tavern, Park Avenue Worcester. Friends and family are invited to share moments and thoughts of Brian’s Life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Friends of Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639 ATTN: Cynthia Cullen.

Brian’s final resting place will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Final services for the immediate family on a date to be determined.