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O'CONNOR, Pat
Pat was born Pearl Enid Taylor on December 14, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada as the seventh of eight children; she passed away June 16, 2011. Pat came to Sacramento in 1952 where she resided ever since. She is survived by her children, Alan O'Connor, Kerry Rossi (David), Colleen Simon (Michael) and Maureen Nowak (Michael); six grandchildren: Michael, Megan, Michael, Nicco, Gianna and Connor; and one great-grandchild Ava Jane Waltz. Pat worked in retail clothing sales for many years and later for the California Department of Education, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed her family, literature, travel and her Scottish heritage (she had been active in the Caledonian Club). Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Sheila
June 13, 2023
Nice to see a remembrance of Aunty Pearl, sending love and acknowledgement please light a candle from us in Canada....yours truly Sheila (Taylor) Webb
Dianne McShane
July 9, 2011
To my cousins: It was nice talking to you Allen and Kerry. Sorry my Mom was to sick to talk to you that night. It's sad that we are all so far apart. May your mom rest in peace now. The last time I saw Auntie Pat was at Grandma's funeral in 1983. We had a good visit as she stayed at mom's. Time will heal your sadness and memories last forever. Love Dianne
Maya Rizzo
June 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Pat in NSD. She was a lovely person.
Maya H. Rizzo
June 23, 2011
Dear O'Connor family, I worked with Pat for many years at CDE where she was a receptionist. She was full of wisdom and grace. I hope God is holding her in his arms now. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
~Windy Hanzalik
Carole Whitmore
June 22, 2011
I was surprised and sorry to read about Pat's passing! I worked with her for many years at the Dept. of Education and loved chatting with her at the Reception desk. The last time I saw her was at the Scottish Games in Woodland. She was a real lady, with a beautiful friendly smile. My prayers are all of you.
Allan Johnson
June 22, 2011
Pearl was my Mother, Myrtle Foulds Larson's first cousin. Pearls Mother Margaret and my Grandmother were sisters.
I remember Pearl fondly.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family at this time of great loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many friends and family. Allan Johnson
Edina, Minnesota
Sheila Webb
June 22, 2011
Sorry to hear about Aunty Pearl
it's too bad our families are spread so far apart and couldn't keep in touch...I am Uncle Lawrence's daughter Sheila..our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Debbie O'Hare
June 20, 2011
Kerry, I'm sorry for your loss. I remember going to to Scottish games with you and your parents. You and your family on in my prayers.
June 20, 2011
I will miss our 'front porch' chats. Now you can rest in peace, Pat.
Sylvia
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