Gerald "Rory" O'Connor

I was very saddened to learn of Rory's passing. My sincere condolences to Claire and his entire family. Rory was kind and compassionate and an avid nature lover and supporter of Mass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries. He and Claire took part in a number of Mass Audubon birding tours that I had the pleasure of co-leading. Rory had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. And he was a great storyteller. I especially enjoyed his tales of working in journalism and life on the...

In a newsroom filled with kind people, Rory was the kindest. I joined The Berkshire Eagle as a reporter in the mid-1980s, covering his hometown of Sheffield. Plus, I was a fellow alumni from Trinity College. He always made me feel as though he was delighted to see me. He acted as though I was a role model to him, which was the exact opposite way I felt about him. He was a model of patience, kindness and understanding--a lovely, wonderful man. I feel lucky to have known him.

Dear Mrs. O, Doug, Bob, Rory, and Sharon, My deepest sympathies. I always viewed Mr. O as the quintessential New England pragmatic intellectual - so at ease with complex ideas and issues, but always in the service of the greater good. Skilled raconteur indeed! He will be greatly missed at St. Stephen's and by the larger Berkshire community.

CLAIRE & FAMILY, I was so sad to read of Rory's passing. I have find memories of our BCC concert tours in Europe. He was very good at explaining of the area to my son & myself. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Dear Mrs. O'Conner and family; On behalf of the Prendergast family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The time we had together on Pine Grove Dr. was priceless. David Prendergast