Paul Vincent O’Dwyer, 67, of Live Oak, loving husband, father and friend, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Live Oak after a long battle with cancer. O’Dwyer moved to Live Oak from Miami in 1982. He was the owner/operator of AAA Auto Electric, a member of the Elks Lodge in Live Oak, enjoyed fishing and was of Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy O’Dwyer and one daughter, Deborah O’Dwyer.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 17 years, Chris O’Dwyer of Live Oak; his sons, Bobby O’Dwyer of North Carolina and Kelly Putnel of Live Oak; daughters, Kim Danhke of North Carolina, Teresa Weaver of Michigan, Debrah Bader of California, Lynn Deas of Jasper and Dee Freeman of Live Oak; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of faithful family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today Wednesday, Dec. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Live Oak with Father Michael Pendergraft officiating.

Suwannee Funeral Home of Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.