Venice, Florida
1945 - 2007
Carol Ann O'Connor, 61, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Manchester, died January 5, 2007.
Born in Manchester, NH on December 15, 1945, she was the daughter of Denis and Dorothy (Diman) O’Connor. She was raised in Manchester and resided throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island before to moving to Venice in 2002.
She was a graduate of Manchester High School Central, Class of 1964.
She earned a bachelor of science degree from Briarcliff College in 1969. Miss O’Connor was selected as one of the first female students, from students across the nation, to attend a special studies group at Yale University. She later studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, France.
Until her retirement, she was a travel agent in Manchester, and North Hampton, NH, as well as Newburyport, Amersbury, and Boston, MA.
Miss O’Connor had a passion for sailing and chartered boats to sail the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe.
In her life:
Family members include her sister, Nancy D. O’Connor and her husband Robin Tyler; her maternal aunt, Judith Paquin; several cousins, Susie Afferbach, Steven Paquin, Judy Mills, Norman Wilson, Charles Wilson, and Libby Wright; many dear friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her brother, Timothy Frederick O’Connor.
Services: There are no calling hours.
A memorial mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 9AM in Saint Joseph Cathedral, corner of Lowell and Pine Streets, Manchester. Immediately following the mass, a celebration of her life will be held at the Sheraton Wayfarer, Bedford, NH.
Urn burial will take place in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a local animal humane society or to the charity of one’s choice.
The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester is in charge of the arrangements.
Although this is years late, I was unaware of Carols passing. She was one of my closest friends in college and we stayed connected for many years and then lost touch. I will always remember her sweet nature, bright smile and her adventurous spirit. My deepest condolences to those who loved her.
Roberta MacPhee
March 07, 2019
My condolences to Carol's family & friends. I too went to Ash & Central with Carol. I'm happy to see in the posted expressions of sympathy that many of us felt as if Carol was a good friend. She had a wonderful way of making one feel special. I shall always remember Carol as a person of great fun & high spirits. Not to mention her infectious smile, her sometimes impish laugh, & of course, that beautiful long hair. The world will be lonlier without her.
Susan Clay
March 07, 2007 | New Boston, NH
Carol & I went to Ash St. School and also Central High together. I can remember playing kick ball at the Ash St. playgroung after school and she was able to kick the ball over the fence which not many could do. I also remember the sleep overs , swimming at Livingston Pool,skating at Dorrs Pond and also walking around the pond at the Currier Art Gallery and wishing we could pick the Lady Slippers which were growing on the grounds and were prohibited to pick.I always thought of her on 12-15th...
Beverly Gagnon, Fussell
March 05, 2007
I was friendly with Carol during high school, college, and for even a few years after that. Carole had more bubbles than a glass of champagne. She was always fun and and even as I think of her now she makes me smile yet again. Carol was one of the highlights of those years
in my life and for that I am gratetful.
Michael Katz
March 05, 2007 | Portland, ME
Carol and I would walk to Central High School occasionally, but regularly our Junior year. She and I became great giggling buddies. Sometimes we would be hopelessly late in the morning and at those times her father would drive us. We decided his beret was tres embarassing so we tried to avoid getting a last-minute ride!
Carol had such a wonderful sense of humor and verve for life. When she laughed, her dark eyes fairly sparkled. She was completely generous in spirit and full of joy. Her...
Terri L. Young
March 03, 2007 | Ravenna
I went to Ash Street School with Carol and over the years there have been many times that I have wondered how she was and what she was doing in life.
We were on the swim team in 8th grade and we all had such fun going to the "Y" and practicing. There was also a wonderful photo of our relay team in the Union Leader and I wish I still had it now to share with you. We used to swim at Livingston and skate at Dorr's Pond. I also have memories of many sleep-overs at her house and smile at...
Jona Mulvey
March 02, 2007 | Cocoa, FL
I will always remember hitting a tennis ball with Carol accross the water at the Currier Art Galley and then having a wonderful lunch Carol's mom prepared for us. I think we were in the 4th or 5th grade. Mostly, I will remember her smile. My deepest sympathies to Carol's family
Karen (Desrosiers) Deffina
March 02, 2007 | Palm City, FL
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
She is remembered as a friend who took on the job as secretary of our class. What a great friend to all of us.
Class of 64 Central High School
March 02, 2007 | Manchester
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
The Staff of Connor-Healy Funeral Home
February 28, 2007 | Manchester, NH
