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Gerard O'Connor Obituary

Of Milton, Sept. 6. Beloved husband of 60 years of Anne T. (McGrath). Devoted father of Paul M. O'Connor, Kathleen Gordon & her husband Jeffrey, all of Milton, Jeanne M. Reardon, Beth Tevenan & her husband Michael, all of Weymouth and his daughter-in-law, Mamie O'Connor of Abington. Cherished grandfather of Michael Coner, Laurie O'Connor and Brendan, Julie & Patrick Tevenan. Brother of Mary Furey of Stoneham and the late Joseph O'Connor. Brother-in-law of Virginia O'Connor of Cambridge. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Mon. at 12 noon. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Sun. 3 to 7PM. Retired employee of Gillette Corp., Boston. Decorated WW II Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Dr., Norwood 02062. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2007.

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Mary, Joe and Michael Humby

September 9, 2007

Dear Anne, Paul, Jeanne, Kathy, and Beth, and families,

We are so sorry to hear the news of Jerry's death. We all have such fond memories of all the happy times we spent together through the years. Please know that Jerry and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers today. We send you our love and support and know that such a kind and caring man as Jerry is surely in God's care.

Mike Mortimer

September 9, 2007

Beth,
Sorry to hear about your dad! Met him a few times at your house. Nice man.I wish i could have made it to the wake. Rather say i'm sorry in person!

Deb & Bill Richman

September 8, 2007

The O'Connor Family

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. O'Connor was a wonderdul man. Always a kind word or friendly smile to all of us. We were lucky to have known him. If you need anything during this sad time please just ask.

Mike Casey

September 7, 2007

Mr. O'Connor,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

TARYEN SHANNON

September 7, 2007

Jeanne thinking of you and your family xxoo
Taryen

Sharon Stewart

September 7, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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