William Hubert O'Connor, Jr
August 23, 2013
GORHAM - William Hubert O'Connor, Jr., 66, of Gorham, died unexpectedly Friday August 23, 2013. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts a son of William Hubert and Mary Agnes Nicholson O'Connor. William was a 1965 graduate of St. John's Preparatory High School in Danvers, MA and a 1969 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. William served with the Air Force in both Japan and in the Philippines during the Viet Nam War. On July 18, 1970 he married the former Mary Jo Trainor in Newburyport, Massachusetts. For the past 27 years William has been employed with LePage Bakery of Auburn as a distribution manager. William most enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a passionate baseball fan who loved the Boston Red Sox and was a season ticket holder of the Portland Sea Dogs. He enjoyed skiing and the spending time outdoors. He was a naturalist and avid bird watcher. Though not born in Maine, he was proud to call it home. William was predeceased by his parents in 1988 and a brother Richard F. O'Connor in 1995. Survivors include his beloved wife Mary Jo O'Connor of Gorham; a son William H. O'Connor, III and his wife Jennifer of Bridgton, a daughter Mary Kathleen "Kate" O'Connor of Yarmouth; and son Mark H. O'Connor and his wife Alison "Ali" of Harrison, a brother Robert J. O'Connor and wife Noreen of Raleigh, North Carolina; four treasured grandchildren, Annie, Mason, Alice Miles. Visiting hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Monday August 26, 2013 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, and South Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:45 a.m. Tuesday followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Roads, South Portland. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Mary Jo and family: Please accept my sympathy for your sudden loss and know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves.
– Barbara Gauvin
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
– FirstFleet – Mike Radford
Bob, Noreen and Meg, May you find comfort from the love and support of friends and family. Thinking of all of you.
– Ellen and Peter Vogel
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. O’Connor. I have many fond memories of growing up and hanging out at your house. I know there are no words to take away the pain but know that my family and many others are thinking about you- Sincerely- Brett Gould and family
– Brett Gould
Mary Jo, Billy, Kate, Mark and families – We are so sorry to learn of Bill’s death. Always remember his great smile and sense of humor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you all – Sincerely – Bob and Barb Gould
– Bob and Barbara Gould
Mary Jo– I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember how helpful you were to me when I was coming back into the teaching profession about 20 years ago! With deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Marcia Wilcox
– Marcia wilcox
Mrs. O’Connor and family, I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers Tina Pomelow Eastman
– Tina Pomelow Eastman
All prayers and love to you and your family, Mary Jo. May the choirs of angels come to meet him. . .
– Debbie Littleton
Mary Jo,Bob,Nor Meg We are so sorry for your loss. May you all share in the love and strength that is family as you gather.
– Joe & Peggy Shields Fram. MA
Mary Jo and family: We are very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead knowing others surround you with compassion and caring. Bunny, Ken, Family
– Ken & Bunny Curtis & Family
Mary Jo and family, I am SO sorry to hear of this sudden loss of someone so dear…a great father, husband, grandfather. It appeasr he loved life as well – a fan of the Sox and Sea Dogs and being oudoors in this great state. Though I did not know him, I hold Mary Jo in high esteem. My heart goes out to you Mary and again to all he held dear.
– Tom Nash
Mary Jo and family, so sorry about your very difficult and unexpected loss.
– Tom and Lynn McGinty