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John O'Connor Obituary
OXFORD - John F. "Jack" O'Connor, 83, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret J. (Dooling) O'Connor of Oxford; six children, John O'Connor of Arlington, VA, Katherine Randall of Peachtree City, GA, Daniel O'Connor and his wife Debbie of Orlando, FL, Thomas O'Connor and his wife Maureen of Dudley, Timothy O'Connor and his partner, Melissa Ford, of Oxford, and Kevin O'Connor and his wife Joanne of Oxford; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late G. Frank and Katherine (Ryan) O'Connor, and lived most of his life in Oxford. Mr. O'Connor was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an accountant at New England Electric and Yankee Atomic Company for 40 years, retiring in 1992.
Mr. O'Connor and his wife relocated to Clearwater, Florida 20 years ago. He volunteered at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor and was a member of St. Michael's the Archangel Parish in Clearwater. Before retirement, he was a member of St. Roch's Church in Oxford, where he served as a Eucharistic minister for many years. He enjoyed golfing, Clearwater Beach and his family's visits to Florida.
Calling hours are Friday, January 10, 2014, from 8:30-10 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association (www.strokeassociation) or the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for John O'Connor
January 9, 2014
Sincere sympathy to the entire O'Connor family.
Ken and Linda Palermo LaFleche
Bobbie Constanzo
January 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Connor family. Jack will surely be missed by all who knew him. May wonderful memories keep you during this difficult time.
The Constanzo Family
Doreen Saad-Sacramone
January 9, 2014
Tim and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May you and your family cherish the memories that you had with him. That will help with his absence.
Doreen Saad-Sacramone
American Stroke Association
January 9, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Doreen Saad-Sacramone
January 8, 2014
To Tim and family,
My sincere smypathy to the entire family. I worked with him and at times traveled with him to Westboro at New England Electric. John was a soft spoken man with a wonderful smile.
Doreen Saad-Sacramone
Richard Poissant
January 8, 2014
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven Germain
January 8, 2014
Kevin, I am very sorry for your loss. God bless.
Michael & Rhonda Belhumeur
January 8, 2014
To the O'Connor family,
Our thoughts and prays go out to you during this difficult time. God Bless to you all.
Mike & Rhonda Belhumeur
Craig and Cathy Holmberg
January 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 8, 2014
Tom, Maureen, Kevin, Tim and family,
I am so sorry for your father's passing. Thought and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Paula (Fitz) and Dick Bruso
jim wheeler
January 8, 2014
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the entire O'Connor family. Jack was a great friend to my parents and a wonderful man. May your memories comfort you all through this very difficult time.
Jim wheeler
Linda Pytko (Giles)
January 8, 2014
To Margaret and family. Prayers and thoughts go to you for the passing of Jack, who was a very caring person and quick with a smile.
Cheryl Guerin
January 8, 2014
Kevin, Joanne, Kerri, Kyle
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Russ Poissant
January 7, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Connor Family during this difficult time. May he now rest in peace.
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