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Tom O'CONNOR Obituary

Our beloved Tom O'Connor passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital on August 6, 2025, aged 81 years. He will be sorely missed by many, especially by his family. Dearly loved husband of 43 years to Joy O'Connor. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law to Peta & Peter Dowle, Paulette (dec) & Craig Venables, Kirsten & Blair Wilson, and James O'Connor & Alice Sawrey-Cookson. Dearly loved Poppa to 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Timaru Hospital for their care and compassion of Tom and family. A public service will be held at Caroline Bay Hall and live streamed via www.tomoconnor.co.nz, Sunday, August 17 at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 42 Blue Cliffs Road, St Andrews 7988.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Frances Rawlings

August 15, 2025

Tom O´Conner:
Sincere condolences, Joy and family.
Tom worked as a journalist at the Waitomo News in the late 1980´s
He was integral to the case we took to the Labour Court which established desktop publishing in NZ newspapers. Colin and I have all his wonderful books.
Frances Rawlings and Colin Payne
King Country

Mate Marinovich

August 12, 2025

Tom O Connor,A Highly respected former National President of the N Z Grey Power Federation.We shared advocacy matters in my capacity as President of Waitakere Grey Power Association.Tom was my friend and mentor and a respected member of Waimate Grey Power Association.To his wife and family I send the Sincere and Heartfelt Sympathy from Waitakere Grey Power Association.May Tom Rest in Eternal Peace.

Robin

August 11, 2025

Condolences for your loss

Ann Wright Waimate Grey Power.

August 11, 2025

A sad time Tom was a great man and very helpfull to me at times will be sadly missed.

Bill Wright

August 10, 2025

To Tom's family
We will all miss a man of great wisdom and integrity, his
unwavering support and dedication to his family and community.
You will be missed by us all.

Bruce Scott

August 9, 2025

Farewell to an author of such fascinating books. He will be long remembered.

Mary Hannah

August 9, 2025

Rest in peace cousin

Elva Toshach

August 9, 2025

RIP Tom, you were a great St Andrew's neighbour. Deepest Sympathy to Joy and family xx

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