Photo courtesy of Herbert Funeral Home, PC
Manistee, Michigan
Dec 13, 1940 – Jul 29, 2019 (Age 78)
O’Connor, Bruce Williams age 78 of Caledonia, MI went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019. Bruce was born on December 13, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of William Gladstone and Hazel (Williams) O’Connor. He grew up in Manistee and then Ludington, Michigan. Bruce worked for the Grand Rapids Police Department for 33 years and retired at the rank of Captain in 1996. He was famous for his sense of humor and known for his love of family, friends, golf, University of Michigan and for his deep and abiding faith. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his half-brother William Davis O’Connor and sisters in law Dorothy Bayshore O’Connor and Elmae McNamara O’Connor, his brother in law, William Sharp, his niece Sarah Sharp and father in law, Casey Mekkes. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Martha (Mekkes) O’Connor, sister Patricia Sharp Wetherbee and brother in law William Wetherbee, children Thomas (Sheryl) O’Connor, Timothy (Cari) O’Connor, Daniel (Faith) O’Connor, Deborah (Scott) Roosien, Kathleen (Michael) Saladino along with 12 grandchildren Timothy (Aude) O’Connor, Carrie (Nate) Biolchini, Meaghan (Nate) Douglas, Kendall, Paige and Colin O’Connor, Rick (MacKenzy) Roosien, Christina (Brett) Barton, Joey (Hillary) Saladino, Anthony Saladino, Carter Jones, Cody Oberlin and 11 (soon to be 12) great grandchildren. Mother in law Katherine Irwin Mekkes, brother in law Timothy (Judy) Mekkes, sister in law Laura (Daniel) Stachowiak and nephews Michael (Michelle) O’Connor, William (Ali) Sharp, Steven (Wendy) Mekkes, Matthew (Heather) Mekkes , Joel (Nicole) Mekkes and niece Susan Sharp.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 7th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church/Divine Mercy Parish in Manistee, Michigan, with Reverend Dennis Morrow celebrant. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 7th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment and graveside service will take place at the Onekama Village Cemetery in Onekama at 3:00 p.m. For those wishing to make a memorial donation the family suggests Guardian Angel Historic Preservation Project, The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-723-3557 herberthfh.com
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Read MoreMartha I know miss the love of your life, my prayers go out to you. You are the strongest woman I have ever had the joy of working for and with you Love
Forestine Carter
July 29, 2022 | Work
I was priviledged to have known Bruce. He was a wonderful, cheerful, caring man.
THere is no doubt that he will be missed but even though departed from this earth, his spirit will live on and keep an eye and inspire all those who have loved him.
I will always remember him.
Deep and sincere thoughts to Martha and all the family.
Francoise Lécuyer
September 04, 2019 | (Strasbourg) Perigueux
Love you Dad!
August 24, 2019 | Son
Dear Martha and family O'Conner,
we knew Bruce as son in law our dear friends Casey and Kay Mekkes. Bruce was more then their son, and through their love, we apreciate him very much. Bruce was above all, excelent husband and Martha will miss him the rest of her life.We would like to send our deepest simpathy at first Martha and after that all his big family, Alida and Aleksandar Cmiljic.
Aleksandar Cmiljic
August 07, 2019 | Jenison, MI
Dear Martha and family,
I am so sorry at the passing of your husband and father. What a special person he was to all who knew him. My sincere condolances on your loss. Hugs to all of you.
Pam Teachout
August 06, 2019 | Ocqueoc, MI | Friend
Martha
My prays are with you, I know he will be truly missed
Forestine Carter ( passed GSA team member)
Forestine Carter
August 04, 2019 | Natchez, MS
Martha and family I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all.....
August 04, 2019
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Pat VanderPloeg
August 04, 2019 | Kentwood, MI
Wow...we are so very sorry to hear this. We always enjoyed chatting with Bruce every summer during our vacation in Manistee staying at the cottage. Your family will be in my thoughts.
Austin & Adrianne McAdoo
August 03, 2019
