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Sarah O'Connor Obituary
CHERRY VALLEY - Sarah (Perkins) O'Connor, 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 7th surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Stephen O'Connor; four children, Stephen O'Connor of Cherry Valley, Colum O'Connor and his wife Nikki of Holden, Michael O'Connor and his wife Karen of Bedford, NH and Mary Myotte and her husband Adam of Worcester; eleven grandchildren, Alex, Gabby, Stevie, Seamus Colum, Sarah and Michael O'Connor, Ryan Myotte, Aine and Isla O'Connor and Ben Myotte; her brother, Padraic Perkins of Galway, Ireland; her sisters, Bridie Marshall of Worcester, Mary Kierce of Walpole and Kate Hanniffy of Galway, Ireland and many nieces and nephews.
Sarah was born in Glan Transna, Lettermore, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland a daughter of Coleman and Mary (Connolly) Perkins. She emigrated to the United States in 1963. Sarah was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. She was a former CYC teacher at St. Peter's church and would often chaperone field trips. She was also a former softball coach at Maranville Little League. Sarah was a gentle, kind and caring woman whose main focus was on her family especially her 11 grandchildren. She would do her best not to miss any of their games, recitals or dances.
Sarah's visiting hours will be held on Sunday, December 11th from 2:00 until 5:00pm at CALLAHAN FAY & CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 12th at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
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Wendy Reiter
December 13, 2016
I cannot even find the right words to express how special she was and how sorry I am. I love you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mindy Roy
December 10, 2016
Rest in peace mrs.O'connor. My thoughts and prayers are with the o'connor family. She will be truly missed.
Tim Jubinville
December 10, 2016
Steve, Colum, Michael and Mary;
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of you and of course your Dad.
Eddie and Imelda Gallivan
December 9, 2016
To Steven, and all the O'Connor family, be assured that you have our sincere sympathy, and lots of prayers are going your way..Sarah will be greatly missed RIP...
Elizabeth Moriarty
December 9, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you all. Sarah was always so much fun to be around. I know this loss is a heavy one. May you find Peace in remembering her amazing qualities & personality, these memories will keep her with you Always.
Bill Coonan
December 9, 2016
Rest in peace Mrs. O'connor.Heavan has gained another angel.My thoughts and prayers to the entire O'connor family!
Deborah Roy-Barker
December 8, 2016
Dear O'Connor family: Sarah was a wonderful woman and I will cherish the memories on our CYC trips and at the Baseball field. Loosing someone you love anytime is difficult, but around the holidays it's more difficult as our family knows. Be strong for each other. Mom would want you to be. love you all, Debi Roy-Barker
December 8, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sarah will always hold a place in our hearts. She was a special person to the Kelleher family. We are thinking of you,
Tammy and David Kelleher
Tina Lavoie
December 8, 2016
My condolences to the family. She was a beautiful woman inside and out.
Larry Spaulding
December 8, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. Sarah was a wonderful woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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