Mary Patricia O’Connor, 93, our most wonderful and loving Aunt, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022, at her home in Windsor Locks with family by her side. Born on March 11, 1928 and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Mary was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine (Herlihy) O’Connor and the late Patrick O’Connor, both from County Kerry, Ireland. She graduated from Hartford Public High School and upon graduation, worked at the Royal Typewriter Company for many years. Following that, she worked at Combustion Engineering until her retirement.

Mary most enjoyed being with her family and friends, especially at her annual summer cookouts, which made for lasting memories. She was someone who was a joy to be around as she was a giving, selfless person who had a wonderful sense of humor. Mary was an avid reader and loved to travel, especially to Ireland to celebrate her Irish heritage.

Her loving spirit will live on in her many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, as well as everyone whose lives she touched. Mary, the oldest of seven, was predeceased by brothers, Patrick, Edward, John and William O’Connor, sisters Catherine (O’Connor)
Ciccomascolo and Peggy (O’Connor) Thomas, nephew Chris O’Connor, and cousin James Herlihy.
A special thank you to Bickfords Healthcare Center and Hartford Hospital.
Mary’s family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 6 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St, Windsor Locks. A procession will gather at the funeral home at 9 am on Friday, March 4, 2022 for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 am at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. For more information and online condolences please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com. In honor of her sister Catherine, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.