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O'CONNOR,
John Desmond: (ONZM)
Passed away peacefully at the O'Conor Memorial Home, Westport, on Monday, March 19, 2018. In his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Adelma (Del), loved father and father-in-law of Damien and Sharon, Leanne and Richard Cunliffe, Johno and Kate, the late infant Peter, Frances and David Carmine, Gerard and Melony, Bede and Angela, friend of Vicky and Michelle, a much loved and very proud grandfather of all his grandchildren, Bridgette, Genevieve, Siobhan, Emily and Maria; Anastasia and Ric, Sophie, Josephine and Benjamin; Peter, Bethany, Helen, Nicholas and the late infant Daniel; Liam, Alice, Rosa and Louis; Kelsea and Alex, and a dearly loved great-grandfather of Poppy Elisabeth Falconer. Many thanks to all the dedicated caring staff at the O'Conor Memorial Home and Foote Ward, Buller Hospital. Messages may be addressed to the family of John O'Connor, Buller Road, RD2, Westport, 7892. In lieu of flowers donations to the O'Conor Memorial Home. A Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated at St Canice's Catholic Church, Brougham Street, Westport, on Friday, March 23, at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary at the Church, on Thursday at 7.00pm.
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My father Harry (Tom) Best grew up alongside the O'Connors. Billy O'Connor was his best friend and John's cousin I believe. I grew up hearing great stories of how the local kids all mucked about together in Appleby - it sounded rather idyllic. John O'Connor also gave my husband's older brother work in Westport. Dad used to love having a chat about old times with John - lets hope they have got together for a grand catch up somewhere up there.
Helen Best Brent Sawyers
April 4, 2018
sorry to here john oconner goneilike to thankoconner home for aii the cair they gave ok
March 24, 2018
John & Kay Kneebone,
Our very kind thoughts are with you Del & your extended family.
March 21, 2018
Thinking of all the family at this very sad time.Colleen Byrne POHARA
Colleen Byrne
March 21, 2018
Thinking of you Del in your time of sorrow.John was a great person and made us so welcome when Gavin was in the YFC competition at Greymouth and again when we took Dad (Kevin O'Connor) down to Nelson a few years ago. Sadly Kevin (94 years) passed away last August but we have fond memories and photos of our trip. Diane (nee O'Connor) and Otto.
March 20, 2018
What a great man from a great family.
Well liked by many. Life is just too short. Only if we could turn time back to just have a little longer with special people. John and Del were great friends of our parents, Jim and Margaret Dowd. John would call Jim up often until late last year to say hi, even though Jim wasn't too sure who it was. Truly a loyal friend.
Rest in Peace John and our deepest condolences to all the O'Connor family, especially to you Del. Much love from Simon, Louise and all the Dowd family.
Dowd Family
March 20, 2018
Wish to extend our condolences to all of the O'Connor family. John was a lovely man, a true gentleman and held in the highest regard in our community. RIP. Jan Wanoa and whanau
March 20, 2018
I worked for John in the late 60s while still at high school. He was more than my boss, he was a friend not only to me but our family as well. Rest in peace John.
James Robinson
March 20, 2018
O'CONNOR,
John Desmond: (ONZM)
Born December 2, 1927, Appleby, Nelson. Died March 19, 2018, Westport. Dearly loved husband of Adelma (Del), a greatly respected and loved brother and brother-in-law of Kath and the late Eamon, Beth and the late Fergus and the late Myles and Maura, Sheila and Jock Cosgrove, Roderick and Teresa, Brendan and Dorothea, and Kerry and Mary O'Connor. The last of his generation. Loved brother-in-law of Alice and the late Brian Lovell, Frances and the late Edward McDonnell. A loved uncle and great-uncle.
March 21, 2018
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