Very Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor P.E., Portlaw, Co. Waterford and Macroom, Co. Cork.
Retired Parish Priest of Aglish and Clashmore.
On 8th October 2025, peacefully, at his home, in the exceptional care of Jackie Kearns, members of the Portlaw Community and his wonderful nursing and care teams.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Ellen O’Connor.
He will be sadly missed by his brother John, niece Joanne, nephew Daniel and their families, aunt Mary Cotter, sister-in-law Anna, John’s partner Bríghid and her son Gearóid, the extended O’Connor and Cotter families, Jackie Kearns and her family, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Priests of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore and his many loyal friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reception into St. Patrick’s Church Portlaw, on Sunday 12th October 2025 at 4.00 pm.
Reposing until 6.30 pm when prayers will be offered.
Requiem Mass on Monday 13th October 2025 at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Fr. Gerard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Monday 13th October at 2.00pm by following the link here
Family Flowers Only. Donations in lieu to Waterford Hospice
We suggest using the online condolence page below as an option to offer your sympathies to the family.
Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors
Cappoquin & Tallow
058 52788
www.aidanwalshandsons.ie
For more information check out The Website For Waterford – wlrfm.com
Condolences (3)
John and Margaret Cunningham, Knockateemore, Abbeyside, Dungarvan
Oct 16, 2025
So sorry about Fr. Gerry’s passing. Sincere sympathies to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Neil O’Flaherty
Oct 13, 2025
Fear uasal, lách, carthanach. Leaba i measc naomh Éireann go raibh aige. A gentleman, kind, warm- hearted and charitable. May he rest in peace.
Tina Barry Connolly place
Oct 10, 2025
Rest in peace Fr O'Connor it was a pleasure to know you sincere sympathy to your family at this sad time