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Ann O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, Ann 75, passed away on January 7, 2013 peacefully from a grueling battle with Alzheimer Disease. Ann was born in Springfield, Mass, she graduated from Mercy Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her four children; Robert, Joseph, Kathleen and Raymond Walsh. Preceded in death by her husband Edward. Ann moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 2009 to live with her son Robert. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 11 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 901 NE 2nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter, 3333 Forest Hill Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2013.

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CARLA METZLER

January 12, 2013

TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE LOVED ANN,I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. AS A WIFE, MOTHER, FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND, ANN ALWAYS HAD THE LISTENING EAR AND GAVE HER FULL ATTENTION. SHE WAS SUCH A LOYAL FRIEND AND CONFIDANT UNTIL HER DISEASE ROBBED US ALL OF HER SPECIALNESS. SHE AND I SHARED MANY QUALITY TIMES AND , FOR THAT, I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. SHE HAS RETURNED TO BE AT EDDIE'S SIDE, BUT WILL REMAIN IN THE HEARTS OF MANY.GOD'S PEACE AND LOVE, CARLA

Judy Chelte

January 12, 2013

To Joe Lemme: I'm so very sorry to hear about your grandmother's death. She certainly touched a lot of lives in special ways and will be greatly missed. My condolences to you and to your entire family.

Dr. Enzo Di Giacomo

January 12, 2013

I am truly sorry over the loss of Ann. She was a wonderful women and a dedicated nurse. She will be remembered for her many contributions to nursing and to her patients.

Mary Lou Saba DiGiacomo

January 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a dear friend and we shared many good times together while working in the OR at Mercy. She was a very special loving and caring women always with a beautiful smile. I feel blessed for having had her in my life. I am away but will remember her at Mass and offer a special prayer for her on January 17, 2013. May she rest in peace.

January 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss and will greatly miss my aunt.
Laurie (Agrella) Reedstrom

Robin Tourangeau

January 11, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Annie was a dear friend to me and my husband. She was like a mother to me. I had great times shopping with Annie in Massachusetts and Florida. Ed and Annie influenced our lives in many ways. She will be greatly missed.
Love Ed and Robin Tourangeau

Barb &geo.Grealis

January 11, 2013

We will alwys remeber the happy times we had with Annie.Her laughter was infectius,and her heart was so generous.She is finally at rest with Eddie.We wish we could be at her memorial service.

Mary (Agrella) Tully

January 11, 2013

So very sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister. I will always remember Auntie Ann's beautiful smile & laugh and her loving ways. God Bless You Always.

Vicky Agrella

January 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your lose.

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