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Passed away on Thursday January 15th, 2026 at his home in Roseneath. John was the beloved husband of Eileen Rose (nee Gurry) for over 67 years. Cherished father to Daniel (Wendy), Dennis (Julie), Stephen, Katherine (Andy), Sean (Nathalie) and Joanne (Steven). Loving brother to the late Brian, the late Kevin, Sheila and Michael. John will be dearly missed by his 5 grandchildren.
Dedicated husband, father and farmer.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at a later date. Details will be published here.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Katherine and family, loosing a parent is hard and from our discussions your dad sounded like a very special man who co-raised a wonderful family. He will be remembered with love and music in your hearts. Take Care! Dawn
Stephen and O’Connor family. So sorry for your loss.Our sincere condolences. Delkie and Linda.
Dear Elaine and Family I'm so sorry for your loss. My favourite memory of the O'Connor family is from church in Harwood, many years ago: Elaine playing the organ, Katherine on flute and Joanne with a huge 12 string guitar, accompanying John's strong and beautiful voice while the sons supported from the pews. It was an inspirational and peaceful presentation. Peace be with you all.
So very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Healing prayers to help you through this so very difficult time.
Eileen and family, we were very fortunate to have John sing at our wedding in the little Catholic Church in Harwood. His kind heart was reflected in his beautiful voice.
Dear Eileen Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love Carol & Pat
Our sincerest condolences to the O'Connor family. Dan and Wendy are especially in our thoughts at this time
Stephen and the rest of the O’Connor family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father .
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Joanne, Steve, and family — we are so sorry for your loss. Your father’s memory will live on through the love he shared and the lives he touched. Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead.
Years ago John and I were both members of the NOS choir and it was then that I was exposed to his kind and caring nature and his beautiful tenor voice. My sincere sympathy to Eileen and to the family he loved.
Katherine I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Dear Katherine & Andy, family and friends. Our sincere condolences with love and support.Sending you peace and comfort with caring thoughts. R.I.P. John The Calderone family here for you always 💙💞
Eileen & family: so sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dear Eileen and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Eileen and all of your family…enjoyed you all as a family on Burnham Street. All of your grown family I babysat many times way back when. I member John as a soft spoken very nice man. You have the support of each other through this difficult time. Condolences to all ..hold memories close.
Sending love and prayers to Eileen and all of the O'Connor Family, John was a lifelong friend of our family. He was always kind, sincere and encouraging with such a calm presence. My parents always admired his deep faith, love of family and appreciation of music but most of all, his unquestionable love for Eileen. This was so clear in all our interactions with them over the years. And Eileen, was similarily dedicated to him which provided inspiration to those blessed enough to know them both. Our heart goes out to you Eileen and to all of your childen and their families. Love Marybeth, Rob and the Barrett family
Eileen and family… John was a fine man. Glad to have known him as a neighbour in Cobourg years ago; then connecting again years later. Our sympathies to you all.
Hello O'Connors and family ,sorry to hear about John, he was a great guy and that was a good long life !
Dear Joanne & the O’Connor family Sending my best to you all. Thanks to adding 1 more around the table in my young years with Joanne. As my dad liked to call us OB and OC ❤️. Rest in peace Mr. O’Connor, Shelagh
I hadn't spoken to John in decades. I worked with him at TEXTRON in Port Hope. We had many pleasant conversations. Im sorry for your loss
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. John was always the gentleman; kind and spiritual. Sending prayers and strength to you all during this difficult time.
Im so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Fond childhood memories of him. Thinking of all of you at this time Jenn (Dennis daughter)
We all will miss John: A good friend for many years. Condolences.
Eileen and family My deepest condolence to each of you at this sad time. always enjoyed having chats with John
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
My family and the O'Connor's grew up together and were friends and neighbours in Grafton since I was a child. My brothers were good friends with Brian and John, and Eileen, became my friend in High School. I am so sorry for the loss of a truly good man and friend to so many of us.
Sending our deepest condolences to Eileen and family, sending prayers to you all during this difficult time. John was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Eileen and family - my condolences and prayers. Eternal rest Grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. John was a man of great faith and love for the Church. You will miss him greatly. But we grieve with hope, knowing we will all be united again in the kingdom of God.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Dan and his family. I truly miss our conversations at work and am thinking of them during this difficult time.
Dear O'Connor Family We are so sorry for your loss. John was such a wonderful man. Please know we are thinking about you all during this difficult time. 🙏😍
Eileen we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We remember many happy rime with you both at the farm many years ago. Our thoughts go out to you and all your family
Eileen and family.. my sincere condolences to all of you in your loss of John . He was a wonderful man and a faithful follower to his church . Rest in peace .
Our condolences on your loss of a great friendly man thoughts and prayers
Rose Dobie- I am so very sorry to read this. He was a wonderful man. Sang at my wedding along with Joanne. Sponsored my brother Brent in the sacrement of Confrmation My mom, Mary Jane (Condon-Behan-Toyne) was a good friend to both John and Eileen. I am so very sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an awesome angel.