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Fred M.R. O'Connell

1937 - 2022

Fred M.R. O'Connell obituary, 1937-2022, Colorado Srpings, CO

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

6630 S. US Hwy 85/87

Fountain, Colorado

Fred O'Connell Obituary

Fred M.R.

O'Connell

December 14, 1937

February 11, 2022



Fred was preceded in death by his first wife Jean O'Connell, his parents

Desmond and Phyllis O'Connell, his sister Verity Nevinski, and his grandson Chad Townsend.

He is survived by his wife Maria Estevez, his children Sean O'Connell (Angie), Caireen Rhoades, Mark Townsend (Mary), Lynn Dollar (Sam) his 7 grandchildren, brothers David and Ian, and his sister Heather.

He was an Army Veteran and a 35 year Colorado Springs Utilities employee.

His memorial service will be held on March 10th at 10:00 at Grace Episcopal Church, 601 North Tejon.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 6, 2022.

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Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

601 North Tejon, CO

Funeral services provided by:

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

6630 S. US Hwy 85/87, Fountain, CO 80817

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