Unexpectedly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, of Mr. John O’Connor of Charlottetown and formerly of Ennis County Clare, Ireland, in his 76th year. Predeceased by his first wife Ann (nee Reidy). Beloved husband and best friend of Beverly MacDonald-O’Connor (nee Perry) and dear father of Ann MacPherson, Linda (Charlie) MacDonald and Louise O’Connor. Loving Grampie of Kathleen MacDonald, Ryan MacPherson and Jessie Anne MacDonald. John is also lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters Mary, James, Evelyn, Patrick, Gerard, William, Eileen, Stephanie, Geraldine and their families, stepsons Christopher (Lori) and Jeffrey (Jen) MacDonald. He was also predeceased by his parents Jack and Mary O’Connor, his sisters Rose and Dolores and brothers Eamonn and Louis. Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 on Wednesday morning, then transferred to St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown, for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment will take place later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented products. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.

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