Laila O'Connor Obituary
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Laila was a sweet, delightful woman whom everyone who met her adored. Laila started her schooling in a one-room schoolhouse in Oxbow Hollow and graduated from Walton Central High School. She was a camp counselor at White Lake Covenanter Camp as a young adult and stayed involved most of her life, including her daughter and granddaughter attending. She was very involved in the church, spreading the word of Jesus, and she was a deacon for several years. She was an Optician by vocation for 45+ years. Laila was artistic & loved painting, and could often be found putting together a puzzle. She loved skiing & traveling & spending time with family & friends.
Laila is survived by her daughter: Tina M. Olive, her granddaughter: Brianna Olive (Jahmal Donovan), and is expecting a great grandchild. She is survived also by her sister: Janet Boye and is predeceased by other sister: Laura McMahon (Survived by James McMahon). She is survived by Brother-in-laws Daniel O'Connor (Deborah), Joseph O'Connor (Margo), Sister-in-law Candace Foust (James), predeceased by Michael O'Connor (Survived by Erin), and survived by several nieces & nephews & cousins and family in Norway.
Laila will be laid to rest on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Ave. Walton, N.Y. 13856. A memorial service the following day to commemorate her and her husband Edward will be held at her gravesite on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a luncheon at The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Walton, 34 East St. Walton, N.Y. 13856. Contributions in memory of Laila can be made to https://www.whitelakecamp.com/supportus or to Turning Point USA at https://donorbox.org/tpusa-com-donate.
Family services are entrusted to the Craft-Givnish Life Celebration Home, 215-659-2000.
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