MEGHAN B. O'CONNOR

1971 - 2017

Meghan Beth O'Connor (Newman) 46, of Torrance, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA. Born March 22, 1971, in Torrington, CT, Meghan was the daughter of the late Patrick B. and Frances P. O'Connor of Norfolk, CT. She graduated from Northwestern Regional #7 High School's class of 1988. Meghan received bachelor degrees from Simmons College (class of 1993) and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (class of 1995.) After graduation, she moved to California and enjoyed a successful career in pharmaceutical sales. Meghan enjoyed life's simple pleasures, spending time with family and friends, beach combing, visiting botanical gardens, attending sporting events, relaxing, and traveling. She participated in several walks for charity, including one half-marathon. Crafting was her favorite hobby. A member of the Torrance Craftsmen's Guild, she served on their scholarship committee. She is survived by her four sisters and brothers-in-law Brenda O'Connor and Richard Harding of Hardwick, MA; Sheila and Jonathan Carbone of Southington, CT; Christine and Richard Selva of Conway, MA; Kara and Charles Schnell of Williamsburg, MA; her two brothers and sister-in-law Patrick and Julianne O'Connor of Hatfield, MA; and Christopher O'Connor of Norfolk, CT. Meghan was a loving aunt and cherished her nieces and nephews Finnegan and Maura O'Connor; Rachel Carbone; Abigail and Gretchen Selva; and Liam and Ryan Schnell. An "East Coast transplant", Meghan leaves numerous friends and colleagues in California where she resided for over twenty years. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Katherine Poll of Norfolk, who resided with the family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, North Street, Norfolk on August 18 at 11:30 am. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Street, Norfolk, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA, 91010.