John Edward O'Connell

Sympathy to you Peter, Bobbie and all the many O'Connells. John was such a lovely man - hope all your wonderful memories comfort you at this time. Lots of love, Cathey, Gemma and Henry

Cathey O'Brien

To Pam and all the O'Connell family. Our sincere condolences and love to you all. John has lived a wonderful life of integrity, empathy, great friendship to all of us still on earth. My late husband Ridley (Riddles) was always in awe of John's humility. Love and prayers to... Read more

Patricia Plaisted

To Pam & the entire O'Connell family we send our deepest condolences & sincerest sympathy on the loss of a tremendous gentleman in all senses of the word. RIP Big John

Bob & Robyn Johnston

Dear Pam, and all the O'Connell family. John was truly one in a million. A kind gentleman who touched the hearts of all who were privileged to have met and known him. How blessed we feel to have had such a legend of a human as our neighbour for so... Read more

Marg Connor, Elliot and Abbie

Big John, Show me the money. Thank you for helping make such wonderful memories for myself, Jan, Meg & Lucy at North Cott. It won't be the same. Take care mate.

Nigel Jones

Sincere condolences to Pam and the O'Connell family on the passing of John. I worked with John for a few years in the Department of Social Security. I had the greatest of respect for John as a person, a boss and a leader. He was very caring and generous with... Read more

Ron Fernandez

Sincere condolences to Pam and your extended family. John was a gentleman's gentleman!

Peter Cocks

Dear Aunty Pam and the O'Connell family. Sending our deepest condolences to you all with the loss of uncle John. We have many fond memories from when we were young and are comforted with the fact that he will be now with Nanna (Dot) and Ted (Pa). Sending all our... Read more

Natalie Geary & Kristina Thomas

Condolences to Pam and all the families on John’s passing. A great man who left a great legacy. He will be missed by manyA good friend, mentor and WAFL boss to the late John McKibbin who had great respect and admiration for Oke.RIP Big JohnThe McKibbin family.

Bob McKibbin

All our love to the Okey family, Big John provided Dad a best mate for 80 years, one of life's great friendships. Dad cant make it but we will be watching online and I will be down later to celebrate a truly magnficent person and a magnficant life. Pete Gibbo

Pete Gibbons

To Pam and all the Oconnell family i wish to pay tribute and respect to John. As a young person I worked with him many years in the Dept of Social Security and he was a very decent respectable and kind boss. At this time of sadness of losing him i... Read more

Josie Dickson