Jeff Daniel McDonough
Jeff Daniel McDonough, born March 8, 1955, died in a tragic car accident April 24, at the age of 51. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and his two daughters, Abby, 5, and Kate, 2.
He was born and raised in Santa Clara, attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and later resided in Danville with his wife and children. He was a model husband, father, friend and devoted Christian who inspired all who came into contact with him.
A memorial was held May 6 at Community Presbyterian Church.
Stanley Charles Lord
Stanley Charles Lord of Danville passed away peacefully April 24 at the age of 91.
He was a native of Lavina, Mont. He graduated from Bozeman State College and served with the Army Signal Corps during World War II. He was a retired mechanical engineer.
He is survived by his wife Jane, and their three children Anne Ludvik (Charles), Teresa Lord and Steve Lord (Loren); grandchildren Kathy Ludvik, Brandon Lord and Erika Lord; and brother Clement Lord. He was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth Lord and Quentin Lord; sister Mildred Lawrence; and granddaughter, Jennifer Ludvik; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held May 13 at St. Isidore Church in Danville. Donations may be made to the Yosemite Fund, 155 Montgomery St., #1104, San Francisco, CA 94104.
William (Bill) O’Connell
William (Bill) O’Connell, a 16-year resident of Danville since 1990, died May 5 at the age of 84.
He was born and raised in Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland, the oldest of five children. He immigrated to the United States and settled in Richmond, Calif., where he met his wife Marian and they raised their two daughters. He retired from Chevron Corp. in 1986 after 36 years and they moved to Danville in 1990.
He was a member of the Irish Culture Center and the Benevolent Rebel Cork of San Franciso. He was also an avid reader of history, biographies and sports, and loved to travel. He found great enjoyment in the outdoors, gardening and swimming.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marian O’Connell; daughters Maureen (Greg) Starnes and Alana (George) Ruegg; and grandchildren Sinead and Keara Starnes and Kaleigh Ruegg.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated May 11 at St. Isidore’s Church.
