Byron O’Donnell March 6, 1949 - April 8, 2023

Byron Maurice O’Donnell

March 6, 1949 – April 8, 2023

Byron passed away peacefully after listening to some final songs with family and friends at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on April 8th, 2023.

He is predeceased by his parents Wesley and Charlotte O’Donnell, as well as his siblings Geraldine, Darrell, Vaughan, Brian & Barry. He is survived by his children William (Julianna), Leah, his grandchildren Briar & Brody, as well as his siblings, Deborah, Brian, Charlene, Carrie, Gwen, Anna & Burt. 

His storied life took him across some of this world, and most of this country. The stories of him cross the entire planet, and cross time. His charms lasted past his ability to speak and yet he continued to make fans right up until his final hours (and then continuing after).

His knack for music inspired countless ears to listen, hands to play, feet to move, voices to practise, minds and memories to be amazed and become lost in wonder.

And more than anything, his link to music is the greatest proof of a soul. It came to him naturally, as if by divine gift. It came from him with the skill and refinement of professional tutoring, but was designed through sheer force of private experience. All self taught and definitively Byron.

Byron’s family would like to thank the entire staff of the Dryden Regional Health Centre for their exceptionally attentive care (and fandom).