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Mary O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, Mary Ellen formerly of Glencoe; concert violinist and retired music teacher at OLPH in Glenview who had earned her M.A. from Northwestern University School of Music; passed away August 29, 2006, surrounded by the love of her family, cherished wife of 44 years to Thomas J. O'Connor, beloved mother of Mary Elizabeth O'Connor of Puerto Vallarta, John Campbell (Angela) O'Connor of Chicago and Thomas Corcoran (Wen Li) O'Connor of Las Vegas, loving grandmother of Eamon and Curtis O'Connor, dear sister of Ann E. (David) Benjamin of Golf, IL and the late John Anthony (Judy) Campbell. Memorial gathering Saturday, September 2nd, 9 a.m. (Mass at 9:30) at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the National Pancreas Foundation, 364 Boylston St., Fourth floor, Boston, MA, 02116. 617-578-0382 or www.pancreasfoundation.org. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2006.

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Peter Koziol

September 26, 2006

I was lucky enough to have Mrs. O'Connor for 9 years of violin at OLPH. The grace and love that she exuded in her every day life was contagious; she was a treasure to everyone who was lucky to have known her. I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

Ruth and Don Koziol

September 26, 2006

Mrs. O'Connor was a kind, lovely woman. She taught our son violin at OLPH for 9 years. She had the patience of a saint. We were all very sad to hear of her passing. Your family is in our prayers.

Carol and Joan Abrams

September 4, 2006

We were very saddened to learn of the death of your wife and mother.

We remember her as a great neighbor and a wonderful, dedicated musician. Whenever we look across Harbor St. we always think of your family with great fondness.



With our deepest sympathy--



The Abrams Family

Gloria and Walter Lamacki

September 4, 2006

Our most sincere sympathy to you and yours on the loss of Mary Ellen. We missed seeing you in Church and at Treasure Island. In our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Gloria and Wally Lamacki

Barbara Allie

August 30, 2006

My most vivid memory is seeing your mom and dad comming down to the Columbia docks to see John off on another Mac race. We would hug and chat and wish the crew a great race. May she rest in peace.

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