Michael Christopher O'Connor

Michael Christopher O'Connor obituary

Michael Christopher O'Connor

Michael O'Connor Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Aug. 27, 2014.
Michael Christopher O'Connor December 18th, 1947- August 21, 2014 Michael O'Connor born December 18th 1947 in Killarney, Ireland. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael O'Connor after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife Noreen (nee Coffey); his son Padraig; daughter Mairead (Marco); his grandchildren Ahra, Nico and Daniel; godson Miles and many friends and family both in Canada and Ireland. We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to all the doctors at the BC Cancer Clinic, RGH and especially Dr. Peter Quelch. Mike was a mechanical engineer by trade and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and coach by heart. His legacy of hard work and meticulous diligence will live on through those who knew and loved him. He was "tough as nails" and extremely generous with his time and wisdom. A memorial mass will be held on Friday August 29th at 6pm at St Joseph the Worker, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. "The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best

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Mary McMullen

November 9, 2014

To Noreen & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I hope the passage of time eases your grief and the memories of Micheal give you comfort.

Sylvia Weist-MacLean

September 15, 2014

To Noreen and family---I send my thoughts and prayers to you all. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Bob Woykin

September 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Mike. You will be missed.

August 28, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to all of Mike's family - he was a very special person and will be deeply missed. Mike worked for us at HAL INDUSTRIES INC. as a plant supervisor for 11 years prior to his 7 year battle with cancer. Before that, he was in a similar position at the same factory when Domtar owned it for many years. Even to this day, he is remembered with love and respect by all the people who worked with him. He is remembered for his kindness, encouragement, honesty and loyalty, and has left a great impression on all who knew him.

Rest in peace, Mike!
Sincerely,
Peter, Donna and all your friends at HAL INDUSTRIES INC.

steve boylan

August 28, 2014

I can hear the famous whistle now. God bless you mike.

Marv and Esther Neufeld

August 27, 2014

Remembering Mike, who we were privileged to meet.
Mike, who had such a profound and positive influence on our son-in-law Ryan Hayden's life. Thinking with great sympathy of the family, and all the young men Mike mentored.

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