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Desmond Laurence "Des" O'CONNOR

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Vospers Funeral Services

257 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Desmond O'CONNOR Obituary

On July 20, 2025. Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Elaine. Devoted dad and father-in-law of Carey & Jannet, Brendan & Nicki. Loved grandfather of Shantell & Chris, Kayla & Beau, Blair, Hannah, Maddison & Thomas, and Olivia. Loved great-grandfather of Katie, Izak, Jaxzan, Ezra and Zoey. At Des's request a private cremation has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Maureen Ritchie

July 30, 2025

So sorry Elaine in your sad loss of Des sending love to you all

Moira

July 29, 2025

Thinking of you Elaine, Kerry & Brendan on the loss of Des. He battled for years, lucky he had a lovely wife Elaine to help him through. I remember the years way back when he boarded with us. Always good fun.
Now, it´s the end of that generation of O´Connors. Love to all. RIP Des.

Darcy and Margaret Mangino

July 27, 2025

Elaine....sincere sympathy to you and family with the sad loss of Des...where have all the years gone....take care....and much love...
Margaret and Darcy

Amy Beggs

July 27, 2025

Thinking of you at this sad time Elaine and family
Amy Beggs

Stella Richards

July 26, 2025

My thoughts are with you Elaine and family at this hard time xx

Lyndal Cotter

July 26, 2025

My deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. With love, from his god-daughter Lyndal.

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