Frank O'Connell

24 July 194018 October 2022

O’CONNELL: Francis (Frank) Raymond, QSM. On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, peacefully at O’Conor Home, Westport. Aged 82 Years. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Frank was a caring and loving family man of all his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and their families, and a loved son of the late Sylvia and Stanley O’Connell. The Funeral Mass for Frank will be celebrated at St Canice’s Catholic Church, Westport, on Friday, October 21, at 11.00am. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 483, Westport 7866. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services. Westport.

Funeral service held at Saint Canice's Catholic Church

Tributes

Uncle, our hearts were sad now that you have left this world. We have so many wonderful memories of you especially when you lived in Tirau. Those memories will always be cherished and we are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Our love and thoughts go out to my beautiful aunty, cousins and mokopuna of our uncle, we love you all xx Margaret & Derek Bonnar & whanau xx

margaret bonnar

Uncle Frank, what a privilege it was to have you as our Uncle. All the wonderful memories we had with you, Aunty, and the whānau in Tirau/Tokoroa, family holidays, birthdays, and Christmas together. I always loved our holidays with you. Jamborees and scout trips were the ultimate adventure. It was such a huge gap when you and Aunty moved to the Chathams. As always you were always on an adventure! Your quiet nature, dad jokes and deep conversations on the latest current affairs kept us amused. Your mind around technology fascinated me especially when I didn't have a clue what you were talking about. But Uncle knowing that you're no longer here is sad. You and Aunty were always together, joined at the hip. Our love is with our beautiful Aunty, our cousins and all your mokopuna. You are and you will always be, held in our hearts until we meet again. I can imagine you and Dad having a cup of tea and good yarn. Give our parents a special kiss from us. E whakaaronuitia ana ki a koutou e te whānau, kia kore ai te aroha e mimiti. Ngā manaakitanga o te waahi ngaro ki runga i a koutou katoa. Nā mātou Te Whānau Ngāpō Mariana, Crossley, Rangitāne, Te Paea and Maata

Mariana Ngapo

Uncle Frank you were such a kind gentleman. You absolutely loved scouts, you loved aunty Mary and all the family so much. I loved holidays in Tirau. Getting up to mischief with the cousins. I shall forever miss your whitebait fritters and your endless supply of smiles and joy. May God bless your family through this sad time. Arohanui jeni, Stephen and family ❤️❤️

Jeni podesta

Uncle Frank. I have such fond memories of you. Our families meeting up for Christmas and other special events. I remember when you when you dressed me up in a cub uniform and took me to the Tokoroa Jamboree. I felt pretty flash in my uniform. Love you uncle. Rest in peace

Matt and Linda
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