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Ward O'Connor Obituary
AGE: 80 • South Portland, ME
O'Connor, Ward Joseph, 80, of South Portland, ME, passed away peacefully on Friday Nov. 6th. Ward (Bucky) was born in Jersey City, he graduated from Bayonne High School and attended St. Peters College. Ward lived in Rockaway, NJ most of his life. After retiring from NJ Transit as a Train Conductor, Ward retired to Portland, ME. In addition to his many years of service for (Erie Lackawanna Railroad) NJ Transit he also had a construction business, Award Construction. Ward was very handy to have around when you needed something fixed! Prior to working for the railroad, he worked with his Father in construction. He was a Park Police Officer for Morris County, a Rockaway Township Police Officer and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. His passions in life were Ballroom Dancing and Gardening. Ward was never one to turn down a dance opportunity and he was known for his vegetables. He was a devout Catholic. He is survived by his 4 beloved children, Kathy Hawkins, Kimberly Colwell, John O'Connor and Kelly Green; 10 cherished grandchildren, Jim Koval, Shane and Jesse Hawkins, Nicole, Christopher, and Melissa Colwell, Lilly and Eva Tedford, Milo O'Connor, and Abraham Green, Jr.; his loving Mother, Margaret Moore-O'Connor; caring siblings, Jim, John, Brian, Bradley, and Lynn O'Connor; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17th, from 4-7 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville, NJ 07834. Burial will be on Wednesday, Nov. 18th at St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Mount Hope Ave., Rockaway, time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ward's memory to American Cancer Society, 7 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 103, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Please visit normandean.com to leave a condolence for his family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sonny Baginski
January 27, 2021
Bucky was my best friend growing up on West 37th Street in Bayonne New Jersey. We played baseball in football together. We both graduated from Bayonne high School in 1954. I got married in 1956 and we both went separate ways. Bucky was a great guy. I just found out about his passing today January 25th 2021. I am so sad to learn about his passing.
November 18, 2015
Son John,
Condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Dad.
We remember you and your family in the 1980's.
Art & Hilda Pfeil
Art & Hilda Pfeil
Bill G.
November 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you Jim, Kathy, Shane, Jesse, and the rest of your family.
Arthur Murch
November 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Ward was a great men. It was a honor to work with him and to know him. RIP Prays.
andrew seamon
November 16, 2015
my name is andrew seamon.i worked with ward on the railroad. i want to express my condolences. ward was a good man.he will be missed. i will pray for ward and his family. God bless ward and his family.
November 15, 2015
John,family We were so sorry to hear of your great loss. He truly was a dear man. we so liked hearing of his travels and adventures. we will miss him. You and your family are in
our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely Carol & Lawrence Tedford
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