Odette Warder
Funeral Mass:
Saturday
December 2, 2023
10 AM
Please Enter at the cathedral entrance located on 5th Ave Between E50th and E51st St
and proceed to the Main Altar
After the funeral Mass a reception will be held at
Copinette
at address
891 1st Ave New York, NY 10022
Odette Warder (1981-2023), actress, model and recovery advocate
Odette grew up on the South Africa's subtropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal. She was of Italian/Sicilian-
Odette's life was a fascinating one, a clear demonstration of strength and perseverance. She has
overcome many challenges throughout her life. The coma she was in at the age of 16 was the one
with the most lasting influence on her life. Odette was left handicapped and unable to speak when
she awoke. She started a long and strenuous recovery program of almost nineteen months. Many
Odette wrote Poison Rose, an inspirational book of her key challenges in her life that she overcame
with the help and guidance of Almighty God. Her simple message “Each one of us experience our
own personal struggles in our everyday life in one way, or the other. It is about your attitude towards
circumstances that matter the most. Remaining positive and making the best of what you have at
this present moment. No matter how great the situation is. How serious the medical problem is, or
how negative the medical facts are. Remember that miracles do happen and sometimes these
Odette was creative and talented in many areas. Even the camera caught her eye, she developed a
zeal for the camera growing up in South Africa with over 28 years modeling experience in United
The TV & Film Industry approached her in 2009 and since been cast on various large budget and
independent projects. Odette also loved working behind the camera in film production, creating a
Odette was a Teetotaler and advocate for millions of people battling and recovering from alcohol
addiction. She helped, motivated, and supported people in Recovery and was a pillar of hope,
Odette lived by the maxim "Live as if you would die tomorrow; believe as if you were to live forever."
Her energy and spirit will live on in us, and we will forever be grateful for her presence in our lives.
What did Odette teach us? That it's important forgive quickly and be kind, to others and ourselves;
know that we are all doing the best that we can. Cultivate gratitude; try to be of service and
generous. Know that your death is real and coming at blinding speed, so stop struggling to hold onto
Odette will never be forgotten and she leaves behind a bunch of family and friends who are better off
because of her influence.
Odette Warder, 42, entered into God’s throne room on Sunday November 12, 2023. Odette, the most devoted and loving wife is survived by her husband Jean-Pierre; mother Odette; brother Barry; sisters Mandy, Samantha and Tanya; and her faithful dog Ash.
Dutch and English descent. Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
overcome many challenges throughout her life. The coma she was in at the age of 16 was the one
with the most lasting influence on her life. Odette was left handicapped and unable to speak when
she awoke. She started a long and strenuous recovery program of almost nineteen months. Many
doctors and people from around the world were stunned by her miraculous recovery.
with the help and guidance of Almighty God. Her simple message “Each one of us experience our
own personal struggles in our everyday life in one way, or the other. It is about your attitude towards
circumstances that matter the most. Remaining positive and making the best of what you have at
this present moment. No matter how great the situation is. How serious the medical problem is, or
how negative the medical facts are. Remember that miracles do happen and sometimes these
miracles are not quite understood by man.”
zeal for the camera growing up in South Africa with over 28 years modeling experience in United
States of America, England, New Zealand, and South Africa.
independent projects. Odette also loved working behind the camera in film production, creating a
masterpiece…
addiction. She helped, motivated, and supported people in Recovery and was a pillar of hope,
support, and encouragement for those battling addiction.
Her energy and spirit will live on in us, and we will forever be grateful for her presence in our lives.
Odette made the world a better place for her having been here.
know that we are all doing the best that we can. Cultivate gratitude; try to be of service and
generous. Know that your death is real and coming at blinding speed, so stop struggling to hold onto
the intrinsically ephemeral and let go, relax, and remember to enjoy today.
because of her influence.
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Donna M. Hamilton, a beloved mother, was born on December 27, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and peacefully passed away in the early evening of October 31, 2025. Donna’s faith guided her outlook to motherhood and to life. Donna grew up throughout the state of Texas. After graduating high school, her family moved to Washington, D. C. She eventually met and later married Vernon Hamilton (1930-2014); they had three children. Donna enjoyed participating in her church's events, embroidery, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all being with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and a kind, friendly personality that was noticed by everyone. Donna retired from New York Presbyterian Hospital after working as a Physician’s Assistant for over 35 years. She worked in the ambulatory surgery and plastic surgery departments, but her passion was in plastic surgery. Donna was phenomenal and highly respected in her field and often would be called upon to help the student physicians. Donna is survived by her three children: Scott, Melody, and Todd, an older brother, John Scott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Hamilton, who lived nearby, was often at her apartment visiting, going to the store for her when it became too difficult, or trying to keep her spirit up. Donna was loving, kind, charming, and unforgettable. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and she will continue to inspire us all. Two quotes that our mother always told us (and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren): “treat others the way you wanted to be treated” and “do not compare yourself to others because for always there will be greater and lesser persons than you.”
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