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1965
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2017
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Wendy O'Connor Obituary
Wendy was born Nov 16, 1965 in Great Barrington, MA to the late Frederick and Judith Schneider.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington where she sang in their choir as well as other local groups over the years.
She loved people in general, and enjoyed all the friendly interactions she was able to have throughout the years while she worked at Ames, Reid's Cleaners, KMart, and Big Y Supermarket. Wendy's greatest passion was always her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Steben and husband Michael, and Alyssa O'Connor; two sisters, Lisa St. Pierre and husband Lord, and Heidi Delaney and husband Paul. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Adam, Brenna, Selena, Natalie, and Casey, and Selena's sons, Jackson and Greyson.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church at 251 Main St in Great Barrington, MA on Sun, Feb 19th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society through FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230.
To read the full obituary or send remembrances to her family go to www.finnertyandstevens.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Wendy O'Connor
Sponsored by The Berkshire Eagle.
Joe Johnston
June 29, 2022
Wendy, I know this is years late, but you were one of my closest friends in school, and made every day enjoyable. I miss your friendship more than you could ever know.
Ginny Petell
February 25, 2017
Our Deepest Condolences on the lose of your Sister, Mother, Aunt, and Friend!
raymond ferrin
February 18, 2017
so sorry for your loss wendy was a good friend in the old school days my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
Shannon Gallagher
February 18, 2017
Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. xoxo
Bonnie Campeglio
February 18, 2017
God recieved another Angel this week. Her wings are secured. I will so miss this world without my dear friend Wendy, She and I had spoken of ski diving together "some day". I hope she's having fun using her new wings..My heart aches for you Lisa, I love you and your family like you were my own! I'm so sorry I won't be able to get to Gt. Barrington tomorrow. But know that I will be thinking of you, Mandy, Aly, Heidi, Selina, Brenna, Adam, their husbands and partners, all cousins,and the sweet Jack and Greyson.I will be praying for you all! In loving memory, Bonnie Campeglio
Alice Van Deusen
February 18, 2017
So very sorry for your loss... My thoughts are with your family
Mary Schneider
February 17, 2017
Lisa and Heidi, Rachel and I are so sorry for your loss of your dear sister, Wendy. Our hearts go out to all of your combined families in this time of sadness
Much Love - Aunt Mary Schneider and Rachel Arnn
Ellen Whitbeck
February 17, 2017
Lisa and family, i'm so very sorry to learn of Wendy's passing. Hold on to memories that have been created and she will never be far. I can just imagine she is surrounded by all the dogs she cared for. My thoughts are with you.
karen brusie
February 16, 2017
so very sorry for the loss of wendy, my late daughter cindy allyn and wendy were good friends during school, i am sure cindy was wating for her when she entered those gates, . my love and prayers for you all. karen
Eric Schoonmaker
February 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss. We know how close your family was, and how important a role she played. Our hearts go out to you all in this awful tragedy. May her memory stay with you always and be of comfort in this tough time.
Much Love,
The Schoonmakers
Lynn and Betsey Eaton
February 16, 2017
Lisa, Heidi, Lord, Mandy and Ally. What a sad time it is when you loose a love one, the void it seems will never be filled, Our condolences go out to your family. The fond memories We have of Wendy, and the time spent with your family will always be cherished.
Lisa Luminati
February 16, 2017
Lisa, Heidi and family, I am so sorry for your loss and my heart just breaks for you all!
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