Alvah E. Donnell III
ALBION – Alvah E. Donnell, III, born Aug. 4, 1977, on the U.S. Army Base, Fort Carson, Colo., died at the age of 45, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, after complications from emergency heart surgery.
After his birth, his family moved to the State of Maine where he spent his whole life. He graduated from Gardiner Area High School and was an electrician by trade. Those that knew him, knew he could fix anything.
He was the father of 10 children, Derek Vintinner, Emily Donnell, Jacob Spinney, Alvah E. Donnell IV, Dylan Donnell, Trinity Camren, Katelyn Donnell, Gabriel Donnell, Bradley Donnell, and his infant son, Bryden Donnell who passed away in 2012.
He and his wife, Heather Donnell, the love of his life, just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in December. They have raised their family in Albion since 2011.
“Al”, as his friends and family knew him, loved being active in his kids’ lives and was a stay-at-home devoted father, which he cherished. He recently found a love for boating as well as a long-time love of the outdoors where he spent hours with his beloved dogs, Sissy and Chloe. Al was also active in the Albion Christian Church and worked with the youth for over 10 years, where he came to know and serve his savior Jesus Christ.
Al is survived and loved by his mother, Marvel Hutchings of Albion, father, Alvah E. Donnell, Jr., and his wife, Patricia Donnell of Belgrade; sister, Una Purvis and husband Daniel Purvis of Carmel, sister, Ivy Cunliffe and husband James Cunliffe of Monmouth, sister, Angela Donnell and significant-other Robert Paquette of Sydney and brother, James Donnell of Gardiner. Al had a special relationship with his uncle, Peter Hutchings, and aunt, Sandra Hutchings of Hudson, Fla. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Al will be sadly missed by all.
A funeral service will take place Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. at Albion Christian Church, 51 Main St., Albion, ME 04910.
Burial will take place later this spring at the family plot in Puddledock Cemetery in Albion.
Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.
Flowers and contributions are both welcome.
Please make checks or donations in the care of Heather Donnell through the Five County Credit Union.
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