Charlotte S O'Donnell

Guilderland, NY. Charlotte Sylvia Hale O'Donnell age 90, died peacefully at home on April 21, 2025, after a lifetime of loving service. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the Late Charles K. and Mary Rose of Lima (McCormick) Hale. Charlotte moved as a child with her family to Hamburg, New York. After high school, she graduated from college and in 1956 married John Francis O'Donnell. They had five children, moved from Buffalo to Guilderland, NY in 1967, and enjoyed a loving 56 year marriage until his death in 2010. Charlotte had a rich and varied life, which included volunteer church work, social justice campaigning in support of women, and a fulfilling career in her chosen profession as Director of Food Service at the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Charlotte's love for her family was the first star to guide her always. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild held a most special place in her heart. She is survived by Ann Carroll (Michael), Mary Grondahl (Paul), Sheila O’Donnell, John O’Donnell (Julia) and Timothy O’Donnell as well as her grandchildren Raphael, Caroline, Callie, Samuel (Shannon), Jack and Mark (Kayla) and her great grandchild Oliver. Jesus said: "Store up your treasure in heaven". All who had the fortune to be in Charlotte's life know the rich reward awaiting her there. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 28, 2025 at 11:00am at St Madeleine Sophie Church. Burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. Family and friends are invited to share on-line condolences and memories at DemarcoStoneFuneralHome.com.