On Tuesday July 29, John
O'Connor died at his late home near LaSalette at the advanced age of 79
years, one month and five days. Deceased had lived in Norfolk more than
half a century and had always been an estimable citizen. He leaves to
mourn a host of true friends, many of whom have esteemed and respected
him since their childhood.
Mr. O'Connor was born in Kerry
county, near the Lakes of Kilarney, Ireland, in 1831, and came to Canada
when fifteen years of age. He spent the first ten years of his life in
Canada on a farm north of Toronto. Fifty-five years ago he moved into
Norfolk county, locating at Fern Lee, near Courtland, where he resided
for fifty years. He then moved to his late home near LaSalette, where
he passed the remaining five years of a long and useful life.
In 18[6]1 he married Miss Alice
[Purtilt] of LaSalette. To them were born a family, of whom five
daughters and one son survive.
Until about four years ago
deceased enjoyed good health. He was a member of the R. C. church, LaSalette. In politics he was a Conservative. -- Delhi Reporter.
