Donald L. Brannelly

DONALD L. BRANNELLY – age 65, of Woburn, formerly of Waltham, unexpectedly, October 14th. Beloved husband of Claire V. (McCauley) Brannelly. Devoted father of Donald M. Brannelly and his wife Karen of Amesbury, Sandra Brannelly, Sean Conway and his wife Kelly of Salem, NH, and Jennifer Conway and her partner and best friend, Daniel Huckins, of Salem, NH. Dear brother of Ray Brannelly and his wife Mary of Sarasota, FL. Loving grandfather of Katelyn and Owen Brannelly and John and Lily Conway. A memorial service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Wednesday, October 19th at 11:30 a.m. Burial of his ashes will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the Woburn Council of Social Concern, c/o Food Pantry, 2 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA 01801. Late Vice President, Danversbank.

OBITUARY:

Donald L. Brannelly, a longtime Woburn resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14th, at Mass. General Hospital, after having been stricken less than a week ago. Mr. Brannelly was a Vice President of Danversbank, and had been looking forward to retiring later this month. He was the beloved husband of Claire V. (McCauley) Brannelly for the past twenty-one years.

Born in Waltham sixty-five years ago, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna (Kimball) Brannelly. He attended schools and, upon graduating from Waltham High School, entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. After completion of his military service, Mr. Brannelly continued his education at Bentley College, earning a degree in accounting.

Most of his career centered on the banking industry. For the past eight years he had been associated with Danversbank, presently holding the position of Vice President and due to retire next week. He truly loved his job and enjoyed working with his co-workers as well as his customers. Previously he had been affiliated with Riverworks Credit Union and Central Bank.

A resident of Woburn since 1972, Mr. Brannelly was very involved with Woburn Youth Hockey. He not only coached, but also served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the organization. It was through the Youth Hockey program that he met his wife Claire, who was also volunteering. He was also involved in the Woburn Little League program for a number of years.

A devoted husband and father, Don most enjoyed spending time with his family. In his leisure time he enjoyed movies and traveling. He was an advocate of foster care and over the years sponsored a number of children overseas.

Surviving, along with his beloved wife Claire, are four children: Donald M. Brannelly and his wife Karen of Amesbury, Sandra Brannelly, Sean Conway and his wife Kelly of Salem, New Hampshire, and Jennifer Conway and her partner and best friend, Daniel Huckins, also of Salem, New Hampshire. He was also the dear brother of Ray Brannelly and his wife Mary of Sarasota, Florida, and loving grandfather of Katelyn and Owen Brannelly and John and Lily Conway.

A memorial service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Wednesday, October 19th at 11:30 a.m. Burial of his ashes will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.

Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Woburn Council of Social Concern, c/o Food Pantry, 2 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA 01801.