Obituary of Jeremiah Joseph (JJ) O'Connor

JEREMIAH JOSEPH (JJ) OCONNOR 1928 - 2011 The family of Jeremiah Joseph (JJ) OConnor would like to announce that he passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, March 14, 2011 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jerry was predeceased by his father John OConnor; his mother Mary Reid; and three brothers, Vernon, Lorne and John. Born in St. Anns, PEI in 1928, Jerry lived in Regina for over 50 years. He worked for the Government of Saskatchewan until his retirement in 1983. He is survived by his partner Doreen Mosiuk; his nephews, James, Victor and Michael; nieces Marlene, Sharon, Sheila and Linda, and their spouses and children. Jerry possessed a keen wit and lively sense of humour and he will be missed. We thank the nurses and doctors of Pasqua Hospital, and Regina General ICU who so compassionately tended to Jerry during his short stay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Regina General Hospital (Hospitals of Regina, SICU Waiting Room), 1440 14th Ave., Regina SK, S4P 0W5. At Jerrys request he will be buried at St. Anns Church Cemetery in Hope River, PEI. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com