It is with sadness that the family of Francine Claire O’Donnell, 82, of Norton, NB, announces her death which occurred at Berwick Place Senior’s Care Home surrounded by her loving family, on December 9, 2016. Born in Goshen, NB, on March 21, 1934, she was the wife of the late Harold O’Donnell and a daughter of the late Leo and Johanna (Hourihan) Purtill. Francine is survived by her daughters: Mary (Laurie) Sanford of Bloomfield, NB, Colleen (John) Fair of Millstream, NB, and Cathy (Stephen) Hicks of Quispamsis, NB; sons: Philip (Pam) O’Donnell of Nashville, TN, Robert (Noella) O’Donnell of LaBelle, FL, James (Kathy) O’Donnell of Rocanville, SK, Patrick (Beth) O’Donnell of Norton, NB, and Andrew (Tanya) O’Donnell of Norton, NB; twenty five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister Nellie Dyker; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Francine was predeceased by her sisters: Mary Sullivan, Evelyn Stevens, Jean Murphy and Merlie Keirstead; and brother Carson Purtill. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, where visitation will be held from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm, on Monday, December 12, 2016. Mass of Christian burial, celebrated by Father Dan Bastarache will be held from Sacred Heart Church, Norton at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. A private family interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donations in memory of Francine may be made to the Sacred Heart Ladies Society, Sussex Extra Mural, Sussex Health Centre IV Clinic, Stan Cassidy Centre or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com