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Rockland,
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“To the family of Don Olson,
As a child i have some very good memories of Don as he was a very good friend of my late Sister Carol Jean Mencer 12-8...
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Patrick M Philie Pembroke MA
“To Don OLson's sister Isabel and family. Don was a very old friend of my late sister Carol Jean Mencer and family. I was so sorry to hear about...
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Billy Mencer Ackerly - friend
“We are so sorry to hear about Donald. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Mark & Tricia White rockland MA
“I am greatly saddened to hear of your loss of Donny. I knew Donny so many years ago. He was part of a group of friends that I enjoyed. Donny was ...
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Nancy Sharpe Duxbury, MA
“Isy and family, sorry for your loss. Diane Donovan
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5 of 19 | Posted by: Diane Donovan Bridgewater MA
“Hadn't seen Donnie since Graduation, until 45 th Class Reuion. last Nov.Good memories exchanged by all. Will be missed by all.
God Bless,
Pat Dwyer
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Pat Dwyer Rockland, MA
“I grew up across the street from where Isabel lives now. My maiden name was Hallisey. Donald was a good friend of my parents. He had a heck of a...
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Valerie Wild Owl Hopedale MA
“To the Family of Donald Olson: We were very sad to hear of the sudden passing of Donald. Donald's mother, Mary, and my father, Alexander, were...
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8 of 19 | Posted by: Donald and Sonia Smith
“Kathy,
We are so sorry for you and your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joline and Joe.
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9 of 19 | Posted by: Joline and Joseph Morse
“Kathy and family - we were so sorry to hear about Donny's passing. I can only think of the happy times down the Cape and how he loved being there....
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10 of 19 | Posted by: Tony & Barbara Mann Peabody MA
“Donny you will be missed by all. You were a great and funny guy and I'm glad to have known you.
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Todd Jacobson MA
“i will really miss don, he was a stand up guy ,never heard him say a bad word aboud anyone will miss seeing him at the thur.and fri. meeting was...
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12 of 19 | Posted by: bob (spounge} eason rockland MA
“I will always remember Donny as smiling, joking, and happy. We will all miss him. Our deepest sympathies,
Lori, India, and Calvin
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Lori Gooch - Sister in law
“I am very sorry for your family's loss. Don was one of the nicest, and most helpful people I've met in my ten years with IUEC local 4. I had the...
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14 of 19 | Posted by: Edward Devin N.Quincy MA
“Kathy, Mike & I are so sad about Donny and thinking of you. We will always remember him sittig at the dock of your sisters house , just...
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Mike & Linda Michalski MA
“We already miss you!! Love you always!!! Rest peacefully
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Jennifer Ritchie Ells and family
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and your family during this very difficult time.
If there is anything you should need, please let us...
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Bernadette Wisniewski & Tim Nowicki MA
“I will always remember your silly jokes any great stories of your Ogunquit vacations with my mom!! You loved us all so much and I can't tell you...
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Jennifer Ritchie Ells and family
“I'll always remember Donald at Ann Marie's soccer games when Krista played with her. I don't remember him ever missing a game.
God Bless
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Dianne Holden Rockland MA
Donald O. “Donny” Olson of Whitman died on 27, 2010 after being stricken at his home. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late Osborne and Mary (Smith) Olson and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a member of the Class of 1963 at Rockland High school and participated on the football and track teams there. Mr. Olson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He had been employed for the past 40 years as an elevator mechanic for Otis Elevator Co.. Donny was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling throughout New England especially to Ogunquit and Portland Maine as well as Cape Cod. He had made his home in Whitman for the past 20 years and was a proud 10 year member of the Friends of Bill W.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen A. Ritchie, his children Kenneth B. Ritchie of Rochester and Jennifer M. Ells of Lynnfield. He was the brother of Isabel A. Olson of Rockland and the father figure and beloved uncle of Anne Marie Olson of Rockland. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Benjamin L. Ritchie, Gavin C. Ells and Hunter K. Ells.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. Cremation will follow. The Olson family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Donny’s life at the funeral home on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Only the main photo has been provided by the family or the funeral home.
To the family of Don Olson,
As a child i have some very good memories of Don as he was a very good friend of my late Sister Carol Jean Mencer 12-8-46 - 2-10-95,He was a kind gentle person who always had a new good joke for anyone fortunate enough to bear witness.I also remember trips to his family home in Rockland,his Sister Isabel,his Parents and being a child at the time i also remember the beloved family dog Gus.May all his family be comforted at this difficult time,i am fortunate to have known him...Patrick M Philie
Posted by: Patrick M Philie Pembroke, MA - Friend Feb 18, 2010
To Don OLson's sister Isabel and family. Don was a very old friend of my late sister Carol Jean Mencer and family. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. I have many good memories of Don. He was a kind and caring person. I know that Don touched many people. One thing I remember how proudly he wore his blue and white Rockland High School football jacket, class of 1963, many years ago. Also my deepest sympathy to his wife, children, and grandchildren. May his memory live forever. May God comfort you at this sad time.
Posted by: Billy Mencer Ackerly - friend Feb 18, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Donald. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Posted by: Mark & Tricia White rockland, MA - friends Feb 02, 2010
I am greatly saddened to hear of your loss of Donny. I knew Donny so many years ago. He was part of a group of friends that I enjoyed. Donny was "always" kind, thoughtful and had a humor that was so wonderful. We carpooled for a time with my brother into Boston. The conversation in the car on those trips were always fun. What a great way to start out our day with so much laughter. Donny could tell a story in such a way that he just made you smile.
I was so glad to read of the many blessing in Donny's life of having a wife, children and of course his sister and niece. I am sure he brought great happiness to you all.
My thought are with you. I am sorry I missed the services for Donny, but did not know of his passing until this morning.
With deep sympathy, Nancy Lyons-Sharpe
Posted by: Nancy Sharpe Duxbury, MA - old friend Feb 01, 2010
Isy and family, sorry for your loss. Diane Donovan
Posted by: Diane Donovan Bridgewater, MA - friend of his sister, Isy Feb 01, 2010
Hadn't seen Donnie since Graduation, until 45 th Class Reuion. last Nov.Good memories exchanged by all. Will be missed by all.
God Bless,
Pat Dwyer
Posted by: Pat Dwyer Rockland, MA - CLASSMATE Jan 31, 2010
I grew up across the street from where Isabel lives now. My maiden name was Hallisey. Donald was a good friend of my parents. He had a heck of a sense of humor. I'm so glad for him that he did become a "friend of Bill W." I'm sorry I missed the funeral as I just found out this morning that Donald passed away. Please know my prayers are with you all! Blessings and sympathy, Valerie Wild Owl
Posted by: Valerie Wild Owl Hopedale, MA - family friend Jan 31, 2010
To the Family of Donald Olson: We were very sad to hear of the sudden passing of Donald. Donald's mother, Mary, and my father, Alexander, were brother and sister. We have fond memories of our visiting Rockland and his family. Donald was a generous and kind person whenever we were in his presence. He used to visit my mother and father in Wreck Cove in northern Cape Breton, and they showed him a good time. He liked my mother's home cooking. When we visited with him, he would spend time with us showing us the sights and sounds of Boston. His father, Ollie, was very proud of him. His mother, my Aunt Mary, a caring and compassionate person, would always ask him to show us around while we were visiting. He loved children. Our son, Jason, visited Boston when he was almost three years old. When I mentioned it to him, he remembered Donald. He made a good impression. To Isabel, Kathy, children, and grandkids our condolences.
Posted by: Donald and Sonia Smith St. Peter's, NS, Canada B0E 3B0 - First Cousin (Donald A.) Jan 30, 2010
Kathy,
We are so sorry for you and your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joline and Joe.
Posted by: Joline and Joseph Morse - friend Jan 29, 2010
Kathy and family - we were so sorry to hear about Donny's passing. I can only think of the happy times down the Cape and how he loved being there. Of course the lobster rolls may have been a big reason too! Love to all of you.
Posted by: Tony & Barbara Mann Peabody, MA - frend Jan 29, 2010
Visitation:
Friday January 29
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home
135 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370
Funeral Service:
Saturday January 30
11:30 AM
Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home
135 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370
