Mary Ann Donnell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 79. She was the cherished wife of 59 years to Robert E. Donnell. Loving mother of Robert P. Donnell (Lisa Griffin), Richard J. Donnell (Sherri Nuschler) and Sharon Donnell Guerrera (Frank Guerrera). Daughter of the late Agnes Chauvin DiCarlo and Joseph DiCarlo. Daughter-in-law of the late Lester Donnell Sr. and Anna Lenz Donnell. Proud grandmother of Robby Donnell, Nicholas Donnell, Damien Donnell and Cody Walsh. Great grandmother of Jonah Clark. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Mary was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Slidell, LA. She was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans and enjoyed a long career with Regions Bank. Mary truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures of cooking for her family and playing volleyball and cabbage ball with friends on the weekends. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others.
She spent her last 4 months resting at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Slidell. We send our deepest gratitude to all who took care of her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit, and spoiling the grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, July 6th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Mary’s memory beginning at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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