GILFORD-----Ronald "Ron" Michael O'Connor, Sr.,73, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Concord Hospital.
Ron was born on May 4, 1945 in Laconia, the son of Hubert and Doris (McFarlin) O'Connor . Ron was a lifelong resident of Laconia and Gilford.
Ron was an auto body mechanic for Cantin Chevrolet and for Irwin Motors for 30 years. He retired in 2011.
Ron enjoyed spending time with family, his many years of camping and rides with Norma in his Mustang. He will be greatly missed by all.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Norma (Laurent) O'Connor, of Gilford; sons, Ronald O'Connor, Jr. and his wife, Lynn, Kevin O'Connor and his wife, Heidi, Chris O'Connor and his wife, Nancy, Jamie O'Connor and his wife, Stephanie and Jason Stone and his wife, Kate; four grandchildren, Abby O'Connor, Emily O'Connor, Sadie Stone and Chantal Pearson; his sister, Eileen Hodge and her husband, Allyn and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his grandson, Justin D. O'Connor , his brother, William O'Connor, his sister, Barbara O'Connor and by his little dog, Sophie.
A Calling hour will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette
Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 2:00pm also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia NH.
For those who wish, the family suggest that memorial donations may be made to NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.