SWAMPSCOTT – Mrs. Jacqueline (Myles) O'Connell, 92 of Swampscott, wife of the late John "Jack" O'Connell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Medford, Jackie was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Keating) Myles. Raised and educated in Stoneham, Jackie was a graduate of Stoneham High School, class of 1950. She continued her education at Salem State Teachers College where she earned her bachelor's degree in Education.

A lifelong learner and educator, Jackie first started her professional career as an elementary school teacher for Burlington Public Schools. She would then dedicate over 25 years teaching the 3rd grade at St. Mary of the Annunciation School in Danvers.

Jackie had a deep love for her family, and as a young woman, she was extremely close with her parents, siblings, aunts and uncles. She was an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother; truly happiest when with her family. Her most cherished activities included days spent at the beach, walks around Marblehead Neck, attending athletic events of her children and grandchildren, gardening, and meeting family members for lunch or dinner. As an avid reader, she enjoyed sitting on her sun porch with a good book and a cup of tea. Jackie lived a simple life, with love and kindness and will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the memory care unit at the Bertram House of Swampscott for the exceptional care of their mother; especially  nurses Allie, Katie, and Patrick, activities coordinator Linda Lezott, and Hospice Nurse Jodie Donovan.

Jackie is survived by her children, Michael O'Connell and his wife, Lisa of Peabody, Maureen King and her husband, Rick of Marblehead, Patricia O'Connell of Los Angeles, CA and Suzanne Butler and her husband, Marty of Salem; her grandchildren, Shannon O'Connell, Bridget O'Connell, Lindsay King and her partner Michael Caira, James King, Jacqueline Butler and Cody Butler; great- granddaughter, Brayleigh Caira; her sister, Marilynn Simpson and her husband, Donald of Stoneham and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Jackie was predeceased by her siblings, Margaret "Peggy" Bowman, Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Holmes and John Myles.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jacqueline's funeral service which will be held at O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM on Friday, September 27th at 11:30 A.M. Burial to follow in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. Visiting hours will be held prior to her service from 9:30 A.M to 11:30 A.M. . In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacqueline's memory may be made to the Bertram House of Swampscott, 565 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.