Colleen Marie O’Donnell of R.R. #3 Chesley, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in her 70th year.
Beloved partner and best friend of John Sheldon. Loving mother of Shelly Faulhafer (Steve Speers) of Chesley and cherished grandmother of Sebastian and Sawyer. She will be dearly missed by her four-legged companions, Daisy, Jack, Chip, and Taz. Colleen was predeceased by her son Shane Faulhafer, sister Heather Jesswien, and her parents, John and Isabel (Mills) O’Donnell.
A celebration of Colleen’s life will be held in the coming months, and details will be shared when finalized.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the World Wildlife Fund, UNICEF Canada, or Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Our Mother
Who art all around us
Blessed be thy children
Thy blessings won, thy work is done
On Earth and in the Heavens.
Give us this day the strength and trust
To confront our fears
As we challenge those
Who would use our fears against us.
Guide us in this journey
With Love and Peace
To create a new world
of Justice, Joy and Harmony.
For thine is the Beautiful
And the love of Creation
In the circle forever, Blessed Be.
Shelly,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a great person, with a unique spirit, and a good old friend.
John,
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of you losing your best friend. She loved you to the Moon and back. She was your soulmate. We have so many good memories together, and I will always think of her funny little giggle.
Take care. Love, Bill & Conchita Easton
Our life goes on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our headaches
When someone speaks your name.
The special years will not return
When we were all together
But the love inside our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Thinking of you Shelly and family with a heavy heart. Colleen was a very special lady and always had a smile and time for a chat. She will be missed by all that knew her. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your mom Shelley ❤️. I always loved working with her at food land and our friendship that continued after. Rest In Peace Colleen 🌹
So sorry for your loss Shelley and family🙏❤️
John,Shelly,Steve, Sebastion and Sawyer.
Words cannot express the shock and sadness I feel for all of you. I wish you healing and peace.
Colleen was always a ray of sunshine in our Tai chi class. Always telling us a small story , bringing us smiles.
She was my number one supporter in Tai chi and a dear friend who welcomed me into the community.
I will hold her in my heart always.
So sorry for your loss. Colleen was a beautiful person she will be missed by all who knew her. Gone but not forgotten Rest in Peace Colleen ❤️
Deepest condolences Shelly, Steve, Sebastian & Sawyer on the loss of your mother/grandmother who will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories ❤
So very sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing! Sending our condolences. She was such a kind soul, and great neighbour. I always enjoyed taking care of the horses with her and going for a ride. She will be missed!
Sending our sincere condolences to Colleen’s family and friends. Colleen was a lovely lady with a beautiful soul. She will be missed.
Shelly, Steve, John, Sebastian & Sawyer .We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Colleen. She was a great lady,mother ,grandmother & friend. She will be greatly missed.Rest in peace .
Shelly, Steven and family, deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
I express my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one willl come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
Thinking of the whole family at this very sad time. May you all find strength and courage. ❤️
So sorry to hear about your mother, Shelly. May your treasured memories help you through this difficult time. Sending hugs!
Shelly, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a lovely lady.
Shelly and family we are so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. You have made so many wonderful memories together and you will have those to cherish. Our sincerest sympathy.
So sorry to hear this Shelly, cherish the memories.
Shelley and family, sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom Colleen. It is hard to lose your mom. You are in our thought and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to Colleen’s family on her sudden passing. Colleen worked for us for several summers preparing our yearlings for the fall horse sales. She had such a way with them as she had a calm and soothing manner. She was a big help at the horse sales too. Dean missed her help when she decided not to continue. She was a special lady! We will keep her and her family in our prayers.
Shelley, so very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I am so very sorry for your loss.
May the sharing of your many memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Sincerest sympathy. Barb (Patterson) Sinclair
Shelly and family
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing
Take care of each other