Raymond-O'Connor-Obituary

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Raymond N. O'Connor

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Mar 12, 1942 – Apr 30, 2024

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March 12, 1942
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April 30, 2024
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South Hadley, Massachusetts
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Raymond N. O’Connor, 82, died Tuesday April 30th at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Edward and Helen O’Connor and lived most of his life in South Hadley. He retired in 2001 as Superintendent of Water District #1 in South Hadley. He was an Army veteran and...

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Sorry to read this. Ray was a great close friend. A Woodland guy. Condolences to family. God´s love, mercy and Grace.

My condolences to your family and friends. We have lost a good man who will be missed by many. Janet Stache

Oh my Dear Christine and Arline and families,

I am sadden turn learn of Ray's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of loss. My God be holding him lovingly in the palm of his hand.

Love, Kim Manning

Matthew. Sorry for your loss. The AOH & LAOH will be praying for you & your family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of an Aemy buddy. We served together in a small radar unit on the small island of Okinawa. Ray was a pleasure to serve with and was a great example for the many younger troops that were with us. We became quite close over a year and a half of shared duty time. My regret is that we didn't find Ray, through the internet, until he was ill. I hope that some of the photos we sent brought him a glimmer of happiness. Now there are two. Lee Ekblad

Dear Chris- My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. May happy memories of your husband and family be your strong hold. Mr O´Connor! "Gone, but won´t be forgotten"! Chris, I hold you close in my prayers and thoughts and l´m deeply sorry for your profound loss. Jazzy.

My name is Emmanuel Santos, I was known as Manny. Ray and I served in the army and Okinawa for about 18 months together. Ray, myself, and Leroy Ekblad we´re at threesome. We hung out together most of the time and we always referred to Ray as the old man because he was several years older than us. We enjoyed his company, we enjoyed his humor and we admire the fact that he was so loving about his family back home, which he spoke about often. I have many, many pictures and memories of the good...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.