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Ronan O'CONNOR Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that Ronan's family announces his sudden passing on May 20, 2013 at the age of 26.
He will be lovingly remembered by his Father, John; Mother, Jenny; Brothers, Aidan, Mark, and Donal; Stepmother, Charlene; Stepbrothers, Garret and Derick; Stepsister, Justine; and Grandmother, Bid; as well as numerous family members in Nova Scotia, Ireland, Sweden, and Germany.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Connelly – McKinley Funeral Home, 4820 Meridian Street, Edmonton, Alberta. To access Meridian Street, you MUST be heading south on Highway 216. Access is one km south of the Sherwood Park Freeway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Free Footie, c/o Effect Change Canada, 9607 - 87 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 3H9.
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225 Entries
Jess Wallace Devane
May 5, 2024
My handsome cousin, you were the apple of our eyes etc and what I would do to have you back. We never wanted to say goodbye to you soon, you had your whole life ahead of you, we will always remember and cherish you forever and always my big cousin. Never forgotten in our eyes.
Love always from your baby cousin Jess
Christopher Scouten
August 28, 2015
Ronan.....That night changed me,you should still be here, I miss you so much...brother....I love you and God bless your soul.
February 26, 2015
Still seeing your face in my dreams... Miss you more than words Ronan.
Tony, Trish & the boys O'Hanlon
May 11, 2014
A year on, still thinking of you all and of Ronan's loss. Heartfelt hugs go to you all.
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Carol Golden
December 28, 2013
Only now am hearing of your loss... Our deepest sympathy.. Sincerely Carol and Troy
November 21, 2013
Ronan,i can not beleive it has been 7 months already ? All our Hearts are still aching from missing a very special person in our lives.Thank you Ronan for listening to me talk to you it somehow makes it a wee bit better,love you,
Momma D
November 20, 2013
Forever in our hearts.
Mark
November 20, 2013
Ronan, my baby brother, 7 months on and it still doesn't feel real. Why you were taken from this world I will never understand. I miss you so much Ronan, words cannot describe. I will name my 1st son after you, you will again. I love you brother!
Delia
August 20, 2013
I miss you Ronan :(
August 4, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the O'Connor family on the loss of their precious Ronan. May God comfort you all.
Frances, Rose and Michael O'Connor and families in Limerick
July 22, 2013
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Dr. Kenneth and Aurea Nickerson
July 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire O'Connor family in the lost of your precious son Ronan.Our prayers are with you and yours during these difficult times.
Sheila Persaud
June 12, 2013
Dear Dr O'Connor & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family as you go through this most difficult time of your lif, of losing your precious son.
Ruthild and Hank Offereins
June 11, 2013
To Dr. John O'Connor and Family:
PSALM 119:28,105,114
I weep with sorrow;
encourage me by your word.
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
You are my refuge and my shield;
YOUR WORD IS MY SOURCE OF HOPE.
With our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious son Ronan. May God Himself comfort you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days.
Sincerely,
Ruthild and Hank Offereins
Neil Sutaria
June 4, 2013
My condolences go out to the entire O'Connor family. May you find the strength and support from each other during this difficult time.
Mary McEvoy
June 3, 2013
John and family. Know warm thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time.
Carman&millie Crosson /Olson
June 3, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Oconnor family in the loss of a son and brother.May you find peace from each other.
Terry,Betty ,Warren & Jeremy Murphy
June 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
meg rybicki
May 29, 2013
Dear John Charlene and family, please accept my wholehearted sympathy and heartfelt wishes to all of you, in this tragic and terrible time. words can't express any of what I would like to say, just that all of us who met you here in Ireland last year send our best.
meg rybicki and family
Andrea Clarke
May 29, 2013
John and family, so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Stay strong. Lots of Love
Murdock and Judy Forsythe
May 28, 2013
May 28 2013
Dr. O'Connor and family .Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. We are both thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Brenda Lemaire
May 28, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Ronan. He was such a wonderful young man and so full of life. He is with our Lord now and looking down on all of us. My sincerest sympathy to all the family. Brenda Lemaire and family.
Susan Gleeson
May 28, 2013
Very saddened upon hearing of the heart breaking tragic loss of your son and brother Ronan, RIP, you are all in our thoughts and our prayers
Mimoza
May 27, 2013
I was very sorry to hear the news about Ronan. Best wishes and deepest sympathy to all.
Nana (Bid)
May 27, 2013
For my dearest grandson, Ronan.
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Until we all meet again, may you rest in peace.
Amen.
Mimoza
May 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Ronan. My love to you all.
John and Anna Marie Mywaart
May 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great sadness. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Ronan, your treasured son and brother. Peace be with you.
May 26, 2013
Mary Shanahan (nee Kett)
May 26, 2013
Our sympathies are with you in this dreadful loss.
Wanda Mood
May 26, 2013
So saddened to hear of your loss! Life is precious and fragile. Be strong for each other!!
Mike Mellon
May 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time
RIP Ronan
Becky & Mike Starr
May 25, 2013
To The O'Connor Family, We are so very sorry for your loss of your son, Ronan. A life too short. You will carry him in your hearts forever. ((hugs))
Lori & Kevin Nabholz
May 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the O'Connor clan. What a horrible tragedy. We remember Ronan being dragged to his brother's
soccer games and doing homework in the bleachers or kicking the soccer ball on the sidelines often waiting for his own soccer game to follow. It is with deep regrets that we were unable to join you in the celebration of his life as we are currently in Europe. May your loved ones ease your pain, and your loving memories heal your heart.
Aimee Hollett
May 25, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with Ronan's family during this difficult and heartbreaking time.
Eileen McClean
May 25, 2013
So sad to hear of this news, I remember him as such a lovely lad at St Gab,s.May God grant you strength at this very sad time.
May 25, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the O'Connor family. May you all draw strength from one another to get you through this most difficult time. God bless. Judy, Danny, Michael and Katie Thomas Fort McMurray
May 24, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Bruce & Jo-Ann Agombar
May 24, 2013
John & family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this sad time. It is a very difficult time when one loses a son.
May you be strong.
Josef and Carrie McCoombs
May 24, 2013
O'Connor Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Catherine, Jack, Marie & Families O'Connor
May 24, 2013
John, Jenny & Family, Our sincere sympathy, thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult of times. God Bless you all.
Alisha Yetman
May 24, 2013
Thinking of the O'Connor family today as they lay Ronan to rest. I will always keep our high school memories and your sweet smile close to my heart! <3
Bernard Noreen Doherty
May 24, 2013
To the Ronan's family and friends
our sincere condolences,
our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
RIP Ronan!
Julie Binns
May 24, 2013
Our hearts are truly saddened by the loss of your son Ronan, there are no words to ease your pain or to express our feelings of sincere sorrow. Please know that we are thinking of you all. Condolences from all of us, John, Mary and Julie Binns.
Frank Mulcahy
May 24, 2013
My deepest sympathies to John and family at this time
My thoughts are with you all
Kathleen Lewanczuk
May 24, 2013
Dear O'Connor Family, My deepest condolences in the loss of your dear son, Ronan. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Kathleen Lewanczuk
Chris Bourget
May 24, 2013
for the short period of time that I new this man he taught me alot in the way of work ethic. I'd also like to mention that he was one hell of a cabinet maker! Honestly the good die young, R.I.P Brother.
James Duhaime
May 24, 2013
I think of all the times we worked together, laughed together and faught together over every job we worked on. Man you will be missed
Barbara Nickerson
May 24, 2013
To John and family, we were so saddened to hear of Ronan's passing. Sending our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear son. I remember those dark eyes sparkling with mischief!
Barb and Steve Nickerson
Angela and Charles Stanley
May 24, 2013
We still talk of those days when the boys came to our house in Nova Scotia and of Ronan with those beautiful eyes! We send our sympathy in this time of deepest sorrow.
Brittany Strap
May 24, 2013
I'm sitting here thinking about all the awesome memories I have of Ronan, he truly made a huge impact on my life. He was such an incredible soul, always thinking of others before himself. I miss you so much, rest in paradise.
Rachelle Savoie
May 23, 2013
May God grant you peace, may his love surround you and give you strength during this difficult period. RIP Ronan ! xo
Connie Shields
May 23, 2013
Words can not express our sorrow. May the love of family and friends lend you the strength to get through this tragic time.
Allan and Cheryl Baxter
May 23, 2013
John and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, please know that we keep your family in our prayer's and close to our hearts through this difficult time.
Stephen Keegan
May 23, 2013
Ronan was a soccer teammate of mine for many years. His skills on the field were amazing. He was one of the best soccer players I've ever known and one of the funniest guys I have ever met. You will be missed Ronan. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ronan's family and close friends.
May 23, 2013
John, Jenny , Marc Donal and Aiden,
Our most sincere sympathies to you on the loss of your son and brother, you are in our thoughts
Michael and Joy Goreham
Forbes Point, Nova Scotia
Miller Family
May 23, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time, so sorry to hear of Ronan's passing.
Seal Island Lighthouse.
Lynne Crowell
May 23, 2013
Thinking of you with Sincere Sympathy.
Lee Watt and Lynne Crowell
Kevin Timoney
May 23, 2013
John and Charlene and Family, We cannot begin to fathom the depth of your loss, or find any sense in the tragedy, but we can share your pain.
Kevin, Anne, Abby, and Linden
May 23, 2013
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all the family for your tragic loss. RIP Ronan. Maeve Kavanagh, Aisling and all the family.
John Crandall Nickerson
May 23, 2013
Dear Dr. John & Jenny my heart break for you both and all the family! We as parents were never made for this pain may God ease your pain with his love and the love family and friends.
Michael O'Connor
May 23, 2013
My love and support during these difficult times, my heart goes out to Ronan and the rest of my family in Canada.
sandra nickerson
May 23, 2013
Thinking of all the family at this sad time, RIP Ronan, Sandra nickerson Nova Scotia
Sue King
May 23, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is heartbreaking; our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!
Geralyn & George Elford
May 23, 2013
Sincere condolences to the O'Connor Family, keep your memories of Ronan close to your heart during this difficult time.
May 23, 2013
To Dr. O'Connor & Family - your son & my Mom are together in heaven, our prayers are with you. Kelly & Elissa Whiteknife
Vera Ted Darragh Jack and Kieran O Connor
May 23, 2013
John Jenny Mark Donal Aidan Charlene Justine Garrett Derrick And Nana Bid Thinking of you all ..Ronan will always remain in our Hearts Thoughts are with you all . Hugs
Jade Malone
May 23, 2013
Thinking of you John, Charlene and the rest of Ronan's family. Sending lots of love and condolences from Shelburne County.
May 23, 2013
Thinking of all the family at this sad time, RIP Ronan, Mary Buglar & Family, Limerick, Ireland
May 23, 2013
Deepest sympathies to all the family, RIP Ronan, Rita Gleeson & Family Limerick, Ireland
Bob Hinkley RN
May 23, 2013
To John and family, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
May 23, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for all the family at this sad time, RIP Ronan, Kathleen Duggan & Family, Limerick Ireland
Chandler Goruk
May 23, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time. Ronan was a wonderful young man and will be very dearly missed.
May 23, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for all of ye at this sad time, RIP Ronan. Kathleen Duggan & Family
May 23, 2013
Carl and Laverne Townsend of Barrington Nova Scotia are sending are sympathy to the O,conner families!
Cindy Mudge
May 23, 2013
Dr.o'Connor so sad to hear of your loss.
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cyndi Swim-Newell
May 23, 2013
My Sympathy to All the Family(-ies) & Frineds <3
Rhonda Chetwynd
May 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of The lost of your son .
Stewart & Vera Davis
May 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Morgan Rankin
May 23, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the O'Connor family during this difficult time. I have many great memories of Ronan and my heart is heavy with sorrow from this loss.
Tim Nabholz
May 23, 2013
O'Connor Family,
We can not begin to understand your sorrow, but hope that you find strength in each other over this trying time. You are a wonderful family and we send our love to you all.
Emelie and Tim
Rodney & Phyllis Shand
May 23, 2013
So very sad to hear of your great loss. We send our condolences and pray that God in His great mercy be with you at this time.
Wanda Guay ( Crowell )
May 23, 2013
My most sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your son.
Pam and Mike Sneath
May 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Candace Fabian
May 23, 2013
Dr. O'Connor, Charlene and family
I'm so sorry for your loss and heartache.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
ruthie\\\ruthie\ crowell
May 23, 2013
so sorry for your loss
Mary & Wilfred Mader
May 23, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss,may God be with you & give all the family the comfort & strength you need to go on.We are keeping you in our peayers.
Inderjit Cheema
May 23, 2013
Words can not express the sorrow over the tragedy and loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 23, 2013
The most beautiful soul.
Those twinkling eyes and warm lil smile have made an indescribable impact on so many. I can only hope he knows how much he is loved.
I have never known true heartache until now...
marj
May 23, 2013
This has made me so sad. At least you can now keep riding the "peace train"
Emily Bird
May 23, 2013
John, Jenny, Mark, Donal and Aiden. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ronan, your son and brother. We have such great memories of Ronan on and off the soccer pitch. Take comfort that you have so many precious memories to hold on to. The Bird family.
Cindy Nickerson
May 23, 2013
Dear John and Jenny, so sorry to hear of
the loss of your dear son! Thinking of you and your family at this time, sending heartfelt sympathies.
Emma Nickerson
May 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sincere condolences John, Charlene and family. Emma Nickerson and family!
Connie Dobson
May 23, 2013
I'll never forget Ronan's Smile and Happy Eyes. My heart is broken for your family's loss. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that he made a difference in so many peoples lives. He will never be forgotten. *Hugs*
Susan & Owen Konski
May 23, 2013
Our sincere sympathies and prayers for all of your family during this time of loss and sadness.
Joyce Newell
May 23, 2013
No greater a loss, is the loss of a child. Not the way god meant for it to be. Heartfelt sympathy to all Ronan's family.
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