Kim N.

(Mccarthy) O'Connell

Of Nahant, formerly of Chelsea, Kim passed away on Monday June 1st at the NSMC Salem Hospital after a short illness.  She was 57 years of age.  Born in Everett she grew up in Chelsea and was a daughter of the late James and Marilyn A. (Parotta) McCarthy.  Kim attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School in 1980. She attended North Shore Community College and majored in creative writing and horticulture.  She was married to Joseph O'Connell, Jr. and was widowed in 1999 after 18 years of marriage.   Kim was a devoted homemaker and mother.  In her lifetime Kim enjoyed spending time at the beach, jet skiing and boat rides.  She was a rabid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots on TV.  Anyone who knew Kim, knew well enough not to disturb her during a Bruins or Patriots game.  She was also an avid gardener and floral arranger.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. O'Connell, Jr. and devoted mother and grandmother of Joseph O'Connell, III, his wife Kelly and their children Dylan, Jack and Riley of Lynn and mother of Jamie O'Connell and his partner Kelly Cheng of Brighton and their grand-dogs Lilo and Duncan.  Dear sister of Diane and her husband Joseph Shai of Chelsea, Erin and her husband Wayne Stevens of Revere, Lisa and her husband Sean Kilbride of Chelsea.  A private family farewell and graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in Kim's memory should be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/donate/

We encourage family and friends who wish to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card (see below)

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