Adelma Mary O'Connor

Also known as "Del"

30 October 19346 April 2023

O’CONNOR, Adelma Mary (Del) (nee Corby). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a short illness. In her 89th Year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, cherished and admired mother and mother-in-law of Damien and Sharon, Leanne and Richard Cunliffe, Johno and Kate, the late infant Peter, Frances and David Carmine, Gerard and Melony, and Bede and Angela, a much loved and proud grandma and great grandma, and a loved sister of Alice Lovell, and Frances McDonnell. Many thanks to Buller and Te Nikau Grey  Hospitals and Buller Health Centre staff. Messages to 226 Buller Road, RD2,Westport, 7892. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Canice’s Catholic Church, Brougham Street, Westport, on Tuesday, April 11, at 11.00am. Recitation of the Rosary at the Church, This Day (Monday) at 5.00pm. A livestream of the service is available at www.hagedorns.co.nz/tributes. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

Funeral service held at Saint Canice's Catholic Church

Tributes

So sorry to hear of Del's passing. She will always be remembered for her warmth, generosity and community spirit (along with John of course). My condolences and also those of Julian Miles and his late wife Mary Syron who have happy memories of Del and John visiting them here in Adelaide. May they Rest in Peace together.

Pauline M Archer

We are very saddened to hear of Dels passing her special memories will always remain with us. Our condolences to all the O"Connor Families Leslie & Bevin

Leslie & Bevin

We are saddened by Del's passing. No matter how long our parents live, it's never long enough. Our condolences to you all.

Maxine & Chris O'Connor

Deepest sympathy to all the family. An inspirational life. May she rest in peace with John.

Mike McDonnell

Deepest sympathy to OConnor family from Fay Julie Damian +families .thinking of u all at this sad time

Fay Simpson

Sending love and condolences to you all. Aunty Del was so warm-hearted, kind and generous. I will miss her very much. Rest In Peace dear Aunty Del.

Juliette Harrington

Sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest Sympathy.

Steve O’Connor

Our very deepest sympathy to all the family. A truly beautiful lady & her smile will be a loving memory. 💕 Valda & Maurice Mitchell

Valda & Maurice Mitchell

My sincere and deepest sympathy to everyone. I know how much Del was loved and respected by you all. She was a true inspiration and will be deeply missed by everyone.

Vicky O’Connor
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