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BRIDGET O'CONNOR Obituary

O'CONNOR, Bridget T. "Bridie" (Sullivan) On November 22, 2017 at 90-¾ years young. Formerly of Sneem, County Kerry Ireland, Mission Hill, Forest Hills and Hyde Park. Beloved wife of the late Michael P. O'Connor. Devoted mother of Michael and Donna O'Connor of Jamaica Plain, Catherine and Robert Marak of Walpole, Daniel and Maureen O'Connor of Hyde Park, Julie and Robert Colburn of Walpole and the late Mary Elizabeth O'Connor. Adored Grammy of Michael O'Connor and his Fiancé Allie Cummings, Erin and Julianne O'Connor. Cherished MeMe of Bridget, Robert and Patrick Colburn. Most loved Grandma of Maeve Colburn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Most Precious Blood Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours on Monday from 3pm – 7pm. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Resident Life Fund, German Centre, 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132. Foe guest book and directions please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2017.

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Michael King

November 26, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with The O'Connor Family. May all the happy memories of your Mom bring you peace and help sustain you in the days ahead.

Beth Doyle

November 26, 2017

Bridie was the best Godmother anyone could ask for, I was lucky to have her, My prayers are with her family. May she rest in the sweetest of peace.

November 24, 2017

With heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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28

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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28

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