O’CONNOR, John (Boysie)

Born on December 26, 1929. Passed away December 11, 2023.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, with loving family by his side, in his 94th year.

Loved and loving husband of Jane (dec).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Tess and Andy, Jenni, Rob, Julie, Karen and Garry, John and Michelle, Peter and Kelly.

Loved grandfather Boysie to Jamie and Kelley, Elliott, Jade and Wes, Ashlea and Dan, Reece and Hannah, Brendan and Gemma, Jason and Jorja, Tyler and Faye, Jessica and Chris, Rhiannon and Justin, Jarrod and Angelique, Tania and Rhys, Jacqui and Wanda, Melissa, and Ivy.

Cherished great grandfather Boysie to Miles, Louise, Sienna, Mya, Raef, Karson, Romy, Lily, Nina, Romy, Cleo, Iris, Freya, and Macey.

Reunited With His Beloved Wife and Soulmate, Jane

Funeral Notice
St Mary's Catholic Church Monash Road, NewboroughView Map
Prayers for the Repose of the Soul of Mr John (Boysie) O'Connor will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Monash Road, Newborough, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 commencing at 11.00am.

Following the service, the funeral will leave for the Yallourn Cemetery.

John's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. A true gentleman whose gentle caring ways will be fondly remembered. Back in the arms of your Sjaan. A long life well lived can now rest in eternal peace. 🩶🤍

    Sylvia Allan December 12, 2023
  2. So sadcto hear of Boysie’s passing. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.
    Sincere condolences to Tess, Jenni, Julie, Karen, John, Peter and their families.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Now resting oeacefully with his solemate Jane.
    Love, Paula & Vic, Stephanie. Ricjy & Rachael, Archer and Poppy💔💔

    Paula SABRINSKAS December 12, 2023
  3. RIP Uncle Boysie.
    Reunited with Aunty Jane @ welcomed by your siblings.
    Sympathies to all the cousins & their families

    Mark O'Connor December 12, 2023
  4. Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of a much loved father, father in law, grandfather and friend to many. May you all find some solace in the many memories you hold of your loved one and give thanks for a life well lived.🩶

    Chris DiCorleto December 12, 2023
  5. Such a lovely kind gentleman.I will miss our chats about your beloved Collingwood.

    Helen Fisher December 12, 2023
  6. I have the fondest memories of John and Jane, it was a pleasure
    to work with you both. So sad to hear of your passing John I will remember you with a smile😥
    My thoughts are with your family.
    SherynR

    Sheryn Renfrew December 14, 2023
  7. To the familys so sorry to hear about Boysie a lovely man a good neighbour from Jeff and Karen

    K Wetzel December 15, 2023
  8. So sad to hear the news of Boysie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this very difficult time.
    May he rest in peace.

    Libby and Greg Boom December 19, 2023
  9. Will miss you so much, Boysie. Love you! Rest in peace. Kelley and I are sending lots of healing and hugs to all the family from here in the States. Wish we could be there with you all in person. Keeping y’all in our thoughts.

    Jamie & Kelley December 19, 2023
  10. Just sending all my love to you all, on the passing of Boysie.
    You all have beautiful memories of your own to keep.
    Love Carolyn. Xxxx

    Carolyn O Connor December 19, 2023