Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 14 at Ss Cyril & Methodius Church, East Helena_x000D_
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Mary D. “Dot†(Kelly) O’Connor, 79, of Helena, formerly of Darien, Il passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 6, 2011._x000D_
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“Dot†was born in Oak Park, Il to Daniel and Frances Kelly. After graduation from Providence High School she started working for Sears, Roebuck and Co., until she retired after 44 years of dedicated service._x000D_
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Dot lived, worked and played in Chicago most of her life. She moved to Montana 12 years ago. She loved the friendly people of Helena and the majestic Montana scenery. _x000D_
Her interests included family, gardening, crossword puzzles, and reading. She was a devoted parishioner of SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She also belonged to the Razzle Dazzle Divas – Red Hat Chapter and cherished her friendship with these ladies._x000D_
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Dot is survived by her daughter Eileen (Scott) Goldthwait, of Helena and her sister Virginia R. (Jack) Curry of Mountain Home, Arkansas. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great-grand niece and nephew; other relatives; and her special furry friend Max._x000D_
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Dot was preceded in death by her husband James; her parents; her brother Gerald and his wife Theresa; and her brother Thomas Kelly. _x000D_
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In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dot’s name can be made to God’s Love, 533 N Main, Helena, MT 59601 or Cancer Treatment Center at St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601._x000D_
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A special Thank You to the doctors and nurses of the Oncology Dept. at St. Peter’s Hospital and Hospice for the loving care given. _x000D_
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Dot will be truly missed by her family and friends. Her positive attitude, exuberance for the holidays, love of country, and devotion to God describe the life she led.
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Bobby Lavinder says
My heart is aching for your loss. A little Irish spark has left our world and now lights up Heaven. Dot was so loved by the Red Hatters and all who knew her. She will forever be in our hearts and minds.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Bobby Lavinder
Paula Downey says
Dear Eileen & Scott,
Thank you for sharing Dot with all of us, we are so blessed to have know such a sweet spirit. I can not think of Dot without smiling, she was such a joy to know. She will be in our heart forever.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time of lose.
Love,
Paula & Tim
Shannon McGuire says
I was so sad to see your Mom passed away. My heart just aches for you. Dot had such a beautiful and bright spirit. I think that your family will have a very special angel looking over you now. I am still, and will forever be a member of the ‘Dot O’Connor fan club’.
Love,
Shannon