Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....O'Connell, Matthew August 26, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. Sept. 5, 2020

Matthew O'Connell
Matthew O'Connell passed away peacefully at Laurels of Carson City on Aug. 
28, 2020. He was born on Nov. 8, 1938, the youngest of four children of Mary 
and Dennis O'Connell.

Matt was born with a serious orthopedic disability but did not allow that to 
define him. He lived and loved life to the fullest of his ability. He was a 
member of the Knights of Columbus, a lifelong Notre Dame fan, proud pet owner 
and lover of stories and good conversations.

Possessing a strong mind and great memory for details large and small, he 
became the family historian. After he retired, he and Delores moved to 
Florida where the climate enabled  him to remain mobile. A few years after 
their return to Michigan, Matt suffered a hip fracture forever ending his 
ability to walk. It was a devastating blow but he remained hopeful that 
someday a surgery may allow him to walk again. It was the same hope and 
strength of spirit that sustained him throughout his long and challenging 
life.

Matt has resided for the last seven years at Laurels of Carson City where he 
has been cared for respectfully and compassionately by staff who had become 
part of his family.

Matt is survived by his wife, Delores, and her children, Kelley, Renee and 
Jim; grandchildren, Jaiden, Keagan, Shianne Elijah, Jordan, Christopher, and 
Sierra. Matt is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Davarn; sister-in-law, 
Terry O'Connell; nieces and nephews, Diane Larossi, Dennis O'Connell, Bill 
O'Connell, Mary Davarn Mulhall, Tom Davarn, Kevin O'Connell, Brian O'Connell, 
and Darrin O'Connell; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Matt 
was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Tom and Pat; sister-
in-law, Dorothy O'Connell; and nephew, Jim O'Connell.

A private memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carson 
City on Sept. 19, 2020 at 11 AM, with burial in MaryKnoll Cemetery following. 
Donations in Matt's name may be sent to St. Mary's Catholic Church, or the 
Laurels of Carson City.




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