Jane O’Connor

Obituary

Dorothy Jane O’Connor (née Howell)

Jane passed away peacefully at home in Southampton, Ontario with her husband and children by her side.

Jane was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and was the beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy Howell (nee Huff.) She was predeceased by her dear brothers Harry and Ron.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Jim; her children, Pat O’Connor (Lorie), Jamie O’Connor (Sarah), and Sara Yewer (Jeffrey) and her grandchildren, Mason (Maddy), Janie, Tatum, Ryann, Caitlin and Georgia whom were her pride and joy. Extended family and many friends will also miss her.

Jane’s love story with Jim began in Southampton in 1961; the start of a partnership that lasted 64 years. They raised their family in Dundas, Ontario, spent summers at their cottage and, in later years, enjoyed winters together in Florida.

Jane graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1968 as a registered nurse. She went on to dedicate her professional life to psychiatric nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton. Her career was marked by compassion and commitment, and she took great pride in serving others with dignity and care.

Jane was a woman of gentle strength, unwavering integrity, kindness with a smile and a generous spirit that touched all who knew her. Throughout her years with Alzheimer’s Jim remained her constant companion caring for her with unending love and devotion.

The family would like to thank caregiver Joyce Gowling for the compassion and kindness she provided to Jane in her final days.

May her memory bring comfort to those that knew and loved her.

Family and friends will be received at the Eagleson Funeral Home, 234 Palmerston Street, Southampton, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 36 Albert Street South, Southampton, with interment at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, 42 Cemetery Road, Southampton. A Reception will follow in the Bevan Hall at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 248 High St. Southampton from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. You are welcome to attend both gatherings or to the one of your preference.

Memorial donations may be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.