Thomas Wilfred ‘Duddie’ Odo

84, New Waterford

It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Duddie Odo on Nov. 23, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Inverness, he was the son of the late John and Tilly (Cormier) Odo. Duddie was a coal miner having had worked in collieries 18, 16, 12 and Lingan mine and he had a great love for horses.

He is survived by sons, John (Patricia), Dave (Darlene), Bobby, William (Susan) and Tommy ( Shannon); stepchildren, Billy (Winnie), Brian, Jimmy, Ronnie, Karen ( Denzel) and Donna; daughters- in- law, Evelyn and Myrna; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by brothers, Buddy, Vince, Hubert, John Joe, Willie George, Murdock and Simon and sister, Mary Catherine. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Theresa (Gillis), sons, Murdock and Wilfred and grandson, John Wilfred Odo, his second wife, Eileen (Cadden), daughter, Theresa in infancy and stepson Joey.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A chapel service in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery followed by a reception in the parish hall, Convent Street. All are welcome to attend.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 8627500.

Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To send online condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.|