John George O’Connor

John George O’Connor in his 81st year, formerly of Granton, passed away at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, January 21st with his family at his side. John is now at peace and reunited with his beloved wife of 44 years Hilda (Pascoe) (1988) and eldest grandchild Lauchlin (1989). Precious father and father-in-law of Kelly and Rose O’Connor, Kevin and Patsy O’Connor, Kerry and Wayne Higman, Kathleen Kennedy and Sean Brennan, Patrick and Sue O’Connor and Clinton Kennedy, Loving and proud grandfather of Timothy, Spencer, David, Darryl and Thomas; Rob, Caleigh and Ryan; Sarah, April and Adam; and great-grandfather of Darik, Connor, Dylan, Cole, Ethan, Abigail, Mallory, Emma, and Liam. Survived by sisters Edna, Mary and Patsy and brothers Bryan, Max and Jim. John was well loved and respected by his family, friends and co-workers. He will be forever remembered by his many nieces and nephews as “Uncle Jack”. John was a resident of Parkwood Hospital for 25 years as a result of a brain injury. A valued employee of Silverwood Dairies for more than 30 years, John was an outgoing person who easily gained the respect of his peers. He served gallantly and courageously in the latter years of WWII with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry seeing action in the Mediterranean and European theater of war. John for many years was a member of Branch 540 Royal Canadian Legion, Lucan, Ontario. John’s greatest passions were his family, his grandchildren, fishing, camping, skating, cycling, music, sketching, woodworking and playing cards. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 24th at 11AM  with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Parkwood Hospital Foundation Brain Injury Clinic would be appreciated by the family. A Legion Service will be held in the funeral on Monday evening at 7PM.

John George O’Connor