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Tom O'CONNOR

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Mainland Funerals

40 Harper Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Tom O'CONNOR Obituary

Our beloved Tom O'Connor passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital on August 6, 2025 aged 81 years. He will be sorely missed by many, especially by his family. Dearly loved husband of 43 years to Joy O'Connor. Dearly loved Dad and father in-law to Peta and Peter Dowle, Paulette (dec) and Craig Venables, Kirsten and Blair Wilson, and James O'Connor and Alice Sawrey-Cookson. Dearly loved Poppa to eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Timaru Hospital for their care and compassion of Tom and family. A public service will be held at Caroline Bay Hall and live streamed via www.tomoconnor.co.nz, Sunday, August 17, at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 42 Blue Cliffs Road, St Andrews 7988.


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Published by Timaru Herald on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Bill Wright

Yesterday

To Tom's family
We will all miss a man of great wisdom and integrity, his
unwavering support and dedication to his family and community.
You will be missed by us all.

Bruce Scott

August 9, 2025

Farewell to an author of such fascinating books. He will be long remembered.

Mary Hannah

August 9, 2025

Rest in peace cousin

Elva Toshach

August 9, 2025

RIP Tom, you were a great St Andrew's neighbour. Deepest Sympathy to Joy and family xx

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