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Deirdre O'CONNELL
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Deirdre O'CONNELL Obituary
Deirdre, (Dee, Dee-Olade):
(61), of Wellington, NZ, previously of Meadowbrook, Glanmire, Co Cork. Our beloved wife and mother, adored grandmother, and cherished friend. Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Te Omanga Hospice on November 18, 2022, after a long and arduous struggle with cancer. We are devastated by her loss and will miss her dearly every day. Deirdre will be at home for an Irish wake, so please come and sit with her and us, have a drink, and share stories and memories about her life. If you can't make it, tributes and messages can be placed in her tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also join us via live-stream. Her funeral service will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home, 674 Fergusson Drive Upper Hutt, on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at 10am. Please wear your brightest colours to both events for a celebration of her life.
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Sheila Sullivan
November 20, 2022
To Steve, Uncle Eamon, Sean, Ciaran, Brigid, Rebecca and Conal. All your partners and children. I am truly sorry to see Deirdre leave us. I hope she's having a blast in heaven. Lots of love from her 1st cuz Sheila Sullivan, Erwin Catihanan and Johnathon Sullivan Catihanan Fremont, California, New York and Castletownbere, and Cork City Ireland.
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