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Bernard O'CONNOR Obituary

O'CONNOR,
Bernard Patrick (Barney):
Of Opiki. On Saturday, February 25, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Eileen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Murray, Bridget and Stu, Kathryn, Brendon and Narelle, Gerard and Lorraine, Erin and Roly, Mark and Katelin. Much loved Grandad of 17 grandchildren and loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Palmerston North. Messages to the O'Connor family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by a private burial.

Published by The Press on Feb. 27, 2023.

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Karen Countryman USA

July 24, 2023

I was a pen pal friend to his Wife Eileen.Have been thinking of her and her family. Maybe you might see this.
My prayers are with you and your family. You can email me at [email protected]

Kate O'Connor and Primoz Vodenik

March 6, 2023

We were very sad to hear of Barney's passing.
He was a very intelligent and kind man and will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts are with Eileen and family at this difficult time.
Lots of love and hugs from

Liz Heatley

March 4, 2023

Deepest sympathy and prayers Eileen and family.
I remember Barney well from Our Lady of Lourdes days. May he rest in peace.

Denise Murphy & Family

March 3, 2023

Eileen and family
Prayers and thoughts are with at this time

Stewart Craig

March 3, 2023

To Eileen and Family,
A message of great memories, story telling, travel, party events, conversations, laughs and merriment.
Rest in Peace Barney
Take Care The Family of Barney.
From all friends and business associates of Barney
The ICD Group

Janice and Jim Waller

March 3, 2023

To the O'Connor family, sincere sympathy to you all in the loss of Barney, he was a great man and we have many rugby memories The Waller family

Lynda & Jim Grierson

March 3, 2023

Eileen & Family
It has saddened our hearts to see the your lovely Barney has passed away.
May he be a peace
We have such lovely memories of you both in our times with ICD
Sending you our hugs & love
Lynda & JimGrierson

Helen and Mike Boyes

March 2, 2023

Eileen and family

Have just heard of the sad passing of Barney. May he Rest In Peace

Mike and Helen Boyes

Margaret York

March 2, 2023

Eileen and family,
Thinking of you all at this time of Barney's passing. Sincere condolences.
Margaret york and family

Perry and Lisa Moleta

March 1, 2023

Dear Eileen and Family
We have just heard the sad news about Barney´s passing,
Sending you all our love and condolences at this sad time
Our thoughts are with you all xx

Ailsa, Jane, Judi, Fiona and all your colleagues at Arahunga.

March 1, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kendall Miller

March 1, 2023

To the Opiki O'Connor family. My deepest sympathy to all the family in the passing of Bernard or Barney as I knew him. I had a lot to do with him when dealing with Morgan Laurenson some years ago and was always a nice to talk to to him on business and pleasure.
Sincerely, Kendall Miller ex Foodstuffs Produce, Wellington.

Graeme and Heather Tanner

March 1, 2023

To Eileen and family.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Have great memories shared of picnics by the river when all much younger.
Played rugby together then later I coached the twins.
RIP Barney

John Bradley

March 1, 2023

To Eileen and all the Opiki O'Connor family our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Bernard from the Taupo Bradley's. We have great family memories of Bernard as the humble, caring and generous person he was. God Bless.

Kevin Matthew John Brigid and Daniel

Anita Murphy

March 1, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking of you all at this sad time, from the Murfs, Invercargill

Maureen Murphy

February 28, 2023

Condolences to Eileen and family. Maureen Murphy, Brisbane (Eileen Butler´s daughter).

Jane Walker

February 28, 2023

To Kathryn and family,
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
deepest condolences,
Jane Walker (Arahunga)

Honora

February 28, 2023

Just wanting you to know so sorry and will be thinking of all of you tomorrow Honora Rose's pharmacy

Dave Douglas

February 28, 2023

Arohanui ki te whanau.
Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Great guy.
David and Glenda Douglas

Valerie and Ludwig

February 28, 2023

So sorry to hear of Barney's passing Eileen. Our sincere condolences to you and your family . Barney was loved and respected by all the Roberts family and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Sincerely Valerie and Ludwig

Peter Fisher

February 28, 2023

Eileen, I was sad to read of Barney's death, he was a lovely man - one of the best. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Jacinta Cousins

February 28, 2023

I wish to thank Barney and Eileen for their tremendous service and support over the years for OLOL school and parish.
May you rest In peace Barney.
I'm sure there will be a place at the top table for you in Heaven.

John Wilson

February 27, 2023

So sad to know of the passing of someone so special. Many fond memories from past days when we worked together for ICI. Special thoughts to all of the family who will miss him terribly I am sure. John Wilson

Liz Peipi

February 27, 2023

Special thoughts, prayers aroha and hugs to Eileen and the beautiful families of our cousin Barney O,ConnorR.I.P. Barney you were a great husband, father, father in law, grandfather, brother in law, and cousin. You were a great member of our Bradley Clan thankyou you will be missed by us all arohanui Liz Tim Peipi and whanau Blenheim Greymouth Wellington and Maungamuka.

TOKOMARU OPIKI COMMUNITY SUPPORT

February 27, 2023

To the family please accept our condolences for your sad loss.

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