Pat O'Donnell Obituary (1945 - 2025)

Patricia A. "Pat" O'Donnell, 79, of Lake Placid formally of Malone, passed away at the Adirondack Medical Center, Saranac Lake on February 23, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. Frary Funeral Home, Malone is handling this service. Pat was born on July 13, 1945 in Malone, to the late Robert and Florence (McInerney) Bonner. Pat graduated from Franklin Academy. She found love and married Gary O'Donnell. Pat worked side by side with Gary for many years in his insulation business. Pat also was the face or the voice for many years when you walked in or called Alice Hyde Medical Center as the main switchboard operator. Pat also owned her own book store and was the director at the Malone Chamber of Commerce. Pat is survived by her son; Morgan Cross and her brother John Bonner, cousins; Cheryl and Pat Ryan of Chateaugay, Betsy Hughes of Moriah and Brent Hughes of Norfolk, and a brother-in-law; Pat O'Donnell of Owls Head. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband and a brother Michael Bonner. The family would like to thank the caregivers at the Elderwood at Uihlein at Lake Placid ward three for their compassionate care for Pat. Also, to her work family at the Alice Hyde Hospital, where they were more than co-workers. Calling hours will be on May 16th at 10:00 - 11:00 am at Frary Funeral Home, followed by memorial service with Father Scott Seymour officiating. Graveside service will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery Malone. Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.