Kevin D. O'Connell, Selectman from Mashpee passed away at age 74.

KEVIN DREW O’CONNELL, age 74, of Chelmsford, formerly of Arlington and Mashpee, died peacefully on February 8, 2014 after a long battle with multiple illnesses.

He was the beloved father of Matthew and Jayme O’Connell of Chelmsford, Kevin O’Connell, Jr. of Lawrence, Kelly Brengelman and Tara Adkins of KY.  He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Greenwald of FL; his brother, James O’Connell of Arlington; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was the brother of the late Carole Davis of Reading and Aileen Flynn of Arlington.  

Visitation on Saturday from 1 to 5 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kevin’s name to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA  01701 www.diabetes.org.  For online condolences visit blakefuneralhome.com.