Margaret O'Connor's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island

Margaret O'Connor

October 11, 1939 - April 20, 2025 (85 years old)

Newport, Rhode Island

Margaret O'Connor's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island

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O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home

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Margaret O'Connor

October 11, 1939 - April 20, 2025 (85 years old)

Newport, Rhode Island


Margaret O'Connor Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret O'Connor of Newport, Rhode Island, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 20, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas O'Driscoll and Julia O'Driscoll (Quigley); and her significant other Christopher F. O'Connor. She is survived by: her children, Sean (Ann) of Hopkinton, MA, Mairead of East Hartford, CT and Ailish Shirley (Grant) of Knoxville, TN; her brother Jerry O'Driscoll (Donna) of Berwick, ME; her grandchildren, Emily, Brigitte, Ronan, Kate, Olivia, Christopher and Aveleen; and her sibling's children, Driscoll and O'Connor.

Memorial donations may be made to the Museum of Newport Irish History, P.O. Box 1378, Newport, RI 02840, https://newportirishhistory.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home



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“In loving memory of Margaret O'Connor, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We have fond memories of Mrs. O'Connor from dozens of Irish Dancing engagements over the years - such a wonderful woman!”


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Apr 25

Visitation

O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home
465 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840

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Apr 26

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Church
42 Spring St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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