Lucy O'Connor Obituary

Lucy (Scontsas) O'Connor, 79, died Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and friends after a long period of failing health. She was the wife of Robert W. O'Connor II to whom she was married for 54 years. She was born in Groton MA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Gilberte (Cote) Scontsas and moved to Marlborough with her husband in 1961. Mrs. O'Connor was employed as a secretary for the city of Marlborough public schools. She worked in many of the schools, serving the longest, 35 years, at the Marlborough Middle School. She was a long time member of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlborough. Besides her husband she is survived by one son; Robert W. O'Connor III and his wife Patricia Bursaw O'Connor of Hyannis, one daughter; Patty McGuire and her husband Bruce of Marlborough, one sister; Laurette Stevens of Belmont, two grandchildren; Mickey and Molly McGuire of Marlborough, and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8:00 a.m. from the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St. Marlborough, followed by a funeral mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St. Burial will be at a later date. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis TN 38105 or the Bone Marrow Transplant Fund, c/o Dr. Thomas Spitzer, Mass. General Hospital, Zero Emerson Place, Boston MA 02114.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Feb. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucy O'Connor

13 Entries

March 8, 2013

Dear O'Connor Family:
Please accept our most sincere condolences at the passing of your dear mother and loving wife. Mrs. O'Connor will always be remembered by the years of students who passed by her influential and watchful eye. She was thoughtful with a caring ear to those in need. Mrs. O'Connor will be missed; and, we hope that in time your family will reflect on all of the good she brought to those who came into her world. With our deepest sympathies,

Mr.& Mrs. Bill and Louise Pitard
Chesapeake, VA

Ethel and Peter Debakker

March 7, 2013

Dear Patty and Family,
Our sincere and loving sympathy to you all. Lucy was a special lady - our MMS Soul and Matriarch. She certainly added some 'spice' to our days! Lucy lives forever.

The Stevens Family

March 3, 2013

Patty Bruce Micky &Molly
We send to you our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Auntie Lucy was an unique individual, kind & thoughtful. She will be missed. We cherish the laughs and memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Janet Allison & Andrea

March 3, 2013

O'Connor Family:
We send along our heartfelt condolences to you for Lucy's passing. She will always be remembered as a wonderful and loving lady who reached out to those in need. May she rest in peace and watch down on us all.
Love always, Marge and Ron

February 28, 2013

Patty, Bruce, Mickey and Molly,
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. Patty--you and your family are a testament to what an amazing woman Lucy was. Her legacy lives on through all you do for this community.
Love, Janet, Steve, Neal and Lou Vigeant

Julie Dodge

February 28, 2013

God Bless Lucy. The children of Carol Dodge remember her very, very fondly. We are richer for having known her! Even decades later, I can picture her smile and I can hear her saying "good morning!" What a warm person!

Our prayers are with your family.

-Doug, Steve and Julie Dodge

Karen Callahan

February 27, 2013

Patty, so sorry for your loss. I never met your mom but she must of been a great lady to raise you. thoughts and prayers to you, bruce, molls and mick

Lisa Adams

February 27, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Lucy's passing, though of course I was aware of her declining health these past few years. She touched thousands of students, parents and staff in Marlborough and will truly be missed by the entire community.

February 27, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss . all my Prayers Donna Paglia

Kathy, Tony, Brian & Caroline Stevens

February 27, 2013

We will always cherish Aunt Lucy's genuine interest in our lives and her kind and caring words of encouragement.
God Bless.

Sharon Chatalian Mattingly

February 27, 2013

Lucy was part of our lives growing and going through MHS as students and as teachers. She was a precious gem!

Peg Bastien

February 27, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May your memories of her help you through this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Giglio Family

February 27, 2013

Patty, Bruce, Molly and Mick,

We are all so sorry for your loss. Lucy was so loved and will be a part of so many fond memories. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Much Love,

Michele, John and the girls

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