Mrs. Diane L. (Scollay) O’Donnell, 77, of Milford MA died Sunday (July 13, 2025) at the Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was the beloved wife of Raymond F. O’Donnell.
Diane was born in San Diego CA, the daughter of the late William E. Scollay and the late Dorothy L. (Klingel) Scollay. She was a graduate of Fair Lawn High School in Fair Lawn NJ and also attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ.
Diane had been employed in the medical industry for many years, first working as a nurse’s aide at Englewood Hospital in Englewood NJ. After raising her family she later worked at the Milford Regional Medical Center, working in central services.
Diane loved to sew and was also an avid gardener, but her favorite past time was spending time with her beloved grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Along with her beloved husband of 57 years; she is survived by her 4 children: Dana L., wife of Bryan Urato of Oxford MA, Eileen C. O’Donnell of Post Falls Idaho, Bonnie L., wife of Eric Dunn of Northbridge MA and Hollie A. O’Donnell of Milford MA; her14 grandchildren: Kendra, Drew, Alexandra, Brittany, Thessalonia, Shayleigh, Bailey, Azariah, Keturah-Lael, Zackary, Elijah, Kinsley, Kallie & Nathan; her 14 great grandchildren: Aiden, Madison, Lilyana, Charlotte, Ashton, Sofia, Benjamin, Paisley, Eloise, Patrick, Zaire, Quinnlan, Poppy & Atlas, as well as two other great grandchildren on the way; her 3 sisters: Lynn Scollay of Colonia NJ, Eileen, wife of David MacSwain of Hamilton VA & Dawn, wife of Harry Fahey of Charlton MA; also several nieces & nephews.
In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place. There are no funeral services or visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to make a donation in Diane's name to a local hospice organization of your choice.
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