Brigid O'Connor Obituary

Brigid Murray O'Connor, 69, of Plains Township, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.

Born Oct. 5, 1946, in Ashley, she was a daughter of the late Sen. Martin L. Murray and Catherine Doyle Murray.

A graduate of St. Leo's High School, Brigid earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Misericordia University and a Master of Science degree in education and reading specialist certification from the University of Scranton.

Mrs. O'Connor taught in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for 15 years, retiring from Kistler Elementary School in 1982.

Brigid had a keen interest in local politics. She was appointed to the board of trustees of the Luzerne County Community College and subsequently became its first female chairperson. In 1995, she successfully campaigned for a seat on the board of commissioners of Plains Township. The longest serving female commissioner of a first class township in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, she entered her sixth consecutive term in January and attended her most recent meeting via telephone last week. Through her tenure, she was instrumental in establishing and developing the summer camp program and served as chairperson of every department in the township at different times.

A member of the Parish of Ss. Peter and Paul, she was also active with the Plains Township senior citizens' project and Plains Township Crime Watch.

Brigid will be greatly missed by her husband of 45 years, Kevin M. O'Connor; son, Martin Patrick O'Connor,Windermere, Fla.; sister, Katie DeAngelis, Hatboro; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of Brigid's Life will begin Sunday with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul, Hudson Road, Plains Township, and will continue with visitation 10 a.m. Monday, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Food Pantry.

Memories and condolences may be shared with Brigid's family at www.lifecelebrations.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Sep. 17, 2016.
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Remembering our good friend, Brigid, today and always. John & Bev Carey

John & Bev Carey

Friend

September 10, 2023

Rest In Peace, Brigid. You were a really good high school friend.

Beverly Carey

Classmate

September 10, 2020

O'Connor Family,

Years ago, when I first moved to Plains, I did not know any of the commissioners. I had a few problems and contacted Bridget. I want to pass on that she was truly amazing in helping me with my problems. I can tell you that she was the only person willing to help me at that time. I pray for Bridget and your family at this difficult time. She was a wonderful person.

September 18, 2016

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;Love leaves a memory no one can steal.Brigid was a wonderful woman.She will be missed.So very sorry for your loss Kevin & Marty.God Bless.Cathy Booth

September 18, 2016

Dear Kevin,
I worked at Kistler School as a lunch aid that's where I met her also she taught my son . She was so sweet and such a great teacher. She had a wonderful personality she smiled and spoke to everyone so well liked . God Bless Her Soul!

September 18, 2016

Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Brigid. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marty during this most difficult time in your lives.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Maryanne Toole

September 18, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Manus Mulherin

September 17, 2016

KEVIN
Kevin and Marty I am so sorry about the passing of your wife, and mother.
Kevin you had so many happy years together and memories to keep you for many years to come.
When you come down to visit Marty I would love to see you .

Nancy Thomas Kovalchik
Bradenton,FL

September 17, 2016

Kevin and family. I am so sorry for your loss be assured you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny Blaine

September 17, 2016

Kevin, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Betty Roccograndi

September 17, 2016

Kevin and Marty , Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was the kindest and sweetest person I have ever known. Plains has truly lost a wonderful person. Remember she will always be with you both. God Bless. Jerry and Karen Palmaioli

Karen Palmaioli

September 17, 2016

We were very sorry to hear about Brigid's passing. She was one of our dearest friends in high school, and we recently missed her very much at our Class Reunion. With Our Deepest Sympathy, John & Bev Carey

September 17, 2016

Dear Kevin and Marty sorry for the loss of Brigid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May she rest in peace.Augie and Cory Piazza,Jenkins Twp.

Augie Piazza

September 17, 2016

Very sorry for your loss. Plains Township has lost a very dedicated resident.

Bonnie Lini Markowski

September 17, 2016

Taught with Brigid at Hoyt and Kistler. She was a wonderful teacher and person. It's been years since we saw her and Kevin but whenever we ran into them , we found them to have great warmth and friendliness. Very saddened by her passing.

Debbie and Ron Miller

September 17, 2016

Kevin and Marty Our prayers are with you through the time of great sadness. Brigid will always be with you. Celebrate her life and how fortunate we all were to know her.

Jude &Eileen Spellman

September 17, 2016

Rest in peace, Brigid. God Bless you and Kevin and Marty!

Allen and Nancy Bellas

September 17, 2016

Brigid was a mainstay in Plains Twp, always looking out for the residents, no matter what the issue, she was there, with either solutions or a kind word. To the O'Connor family, my prayers are with you.

Michael Daigeaun

September 17, 2016

Kevin, we are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. I hooe you find comfort that she is resting in the arms of our Lord. May she rest in eternal peace. John and Josette Pappadakis, Naples, Fla.

John Pappadakis

September 17, 2016

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