Sydney
Jackie, age 71, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Born in Sydney, Jackie was the son of the late Gladys ‘Toots’ and Frank O’Connell.
Jackie’s true passion was being on the road and spent the majority of his life driving tractor trailers. He could do it better than anyone else, and he probably told you that! His retirement had him sitting in front of the TV, playing on his computer with his faithful companion and best friend Pebbles by his side, while having a coffee and a smoke, and cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jackie leaves behind his sisters, Margie (John), Francie, Stella (Frank), Trudy (Reggie) and Erica (Adam); sister-in-law Donna; brothers, Albert (Sue), Frank ‘Oakie’ (Cheryl); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and good friend, Nit Lukeman.
Besides his parents, Jackie is predeceased by brothers, Jimmy and Charlie. Jackie is now reunited with his lifetime friend, Do-Boy Conohan, and we are sure they are running the rides!
There will be a private service at the request of the family.
Donations in memory of Jackie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of O’CONNELL John ‘Jackie’ Robert 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia