G. Ellen O'Connor, 94, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022, at The Pines at Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" O'Connor for 59 years. Born in Bridgeport on March 10, 1928, daughter of the late Sidney and Anna Gilbert, she was a 1947 graduate of Bulkeley High School and lived in West Hartford for over 60 years. Ellen was employed at the D&L store in West Hartford for many years. Before retiring she enjoyed meeting new people and helping them, but her first priority was her family. She made delicious meals, kept a beautiful home, loved her family and was always there for any of us when we needed her. We were lucky to call her our Mom. She was a member of St. Gianna Parish in West Hartford and a member of the Ladies Guild.

Ellen leaves a daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Robley Newton, her sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Ann O'Connor and Brian and Judie O'Connor. Grammie leaves her grandchildren, Courtney and Jeff Wilson, Matthew and Joan Newton, Patrick, Kevin and Neil O'Connor. Great-Grammie leaves her great-grandsons, Connor and Kyle Wilson and Adam and Alex Newton. Ellen also leaves special family members, Lindsay and Chloe Bergstrom and many nieces and nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her three siblings, Herbert and Earl Gilbert and Jeanne G. Pomeroy.

Mom always said, "Life is a journey". Her earthly journey has ended, and her heavenly journey has just begun. Rest in peace Mom, we love you. Many thanks to the staff and nurses at The Pines who were so good to Mom in her final days. Donations in Ellen's name can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 18 at 10:00am at St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Calling hours will be 8:45am to 9:45am at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Per Ellen’s request, burial will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.