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1959
DIED
2019
John O'Connor Obituary
John Lawrence O'Connor of Layton Utah passed away unexpectantly on Thursday March 7th 2019.
John was born to Sandra Lawrence and John "Jack" O'Connor in Concord New Hampshire September 3rd, 1959.
John grew up as an avid sportsman. He attended High School at Coe-Brown Academy in Northwood New Hampshire. He was an outstanding baseball pitcher and excelled at any sport he tried. As an adult he especially enjoyed golf, fishing and camping. He would talk about sports statistics, names, and numbers as well as any commentator could, but faithfully followed his beloved Patriots.
After dating for many years, he married Louise Lincoln "the love of his life". They married in Reno Nevada on the 22nd day of November 2003. Between John and Louise they had 6 children together.
John's career was of a professional long-haul truck driver spending over the last 40 years.
Proceeding John in death were his Grandparents, Father Jack, Brother Billie, "Uncle George and an infant son.
Surviving John is his wife Louise, children Corey (Husband Tim), Chandler, Cherie Bettinger (Husband Drake), Donovan Harpster, Melanie Harpster (Husband Adam), Christopher
Harpster (Wife Sara), Papa's pride and joy, seven Grandchildren. His Mother Sandra Lawrence, Step-mother Gloria Biron, siblings Eddie O'Connor (Wife Jennifer), Dickie O'Connor (Wife Jill), Kelly Scelza (Husband Matt) his Uncle Jim O'Connor (Wife Cathy), along with several niece's and nephew's.
A celebration of John's life will be held at John and Louise's home for family and friends in Layton.
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Betty
March 15, 2019
I also went all through school with John..He was a great guy and sure did love his sports...He will be missed by many...Sincere condolences to his family and friends...He will be greatly missed...
Betty
March 15, 2019
I also grew up all through school with John,.Went to the prom together..lol. He was a great guy.Always into the sports..So many years have passed...Surely will be missed by all....My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends as well...
Nancy Wilson-Tasker
March 14, 2019
Went to school with John and then started chatting on FB, he was always there to help someone and ready to listen whenever needed. Gonna miss you as will many others. God Speed John till we meet again.
Mary Ruth (Baker) Charette
March 14, 2019
It has been many years since school but I am sorry to hear of his passing, I remember John well. My sincere condolences to his family, John RIP
Z L
March 14, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
Laurel Jackson
March 13, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I went to elementary and high school with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Dave St.Clair
March 13, 2019
Went to high school with John. A great guy.
KYLE WILSON
March 12, 2019
"DIRTY JOHN" ! WE WILL MISS YOU, YOU BECAME LIKE FAMILY WHILE WORKING HERE KYLE, YOUR BOSS, YOUR CO WORKERS AND JACKEROO ESPECIALLY (WOOF WOOF) WILL MISS YOU !
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