Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn) O'Connor

1st March 1951 - 13th August 2025
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O'CONNOR Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn)

Dawn passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 13 August 2025 with Jimmy by her side.

Devoted Dearie to her Jimmy for over 57 years.

Cherished Mum and mum-in-law of Tracy and Steve, Sharleen and Steve, Wayne and Pam, Tina and Rock, Sonja and Tony. Awesome Nan to her 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late Nancy and late Ken Boatwood. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Gaynor and Andrew, the late Allan, Paul Boatwood and loved aunty and friend to many.

In accordance with Dawn's wishes, a private service will be held followed by an invitation to wider friends and family to join them at The Garden Bar at the Top Pub in Winton from 3:30 pm on Monday 18th August. Messages to 24 Waterford Drive, Winton 9720 

 

Look beyond the empty chair

To know a life well spent

Looking beyond the solitude to days of content

Cherish your Broken Heart

Each moment gladly shared

Feel the touch of memory

Loved and cherished dear Dawn, I will miss our shopping and outings of mischief. I will have half a glass for you

Love your little sister Gaynor

 

You never got that ride with me on a Harley Davidson.

Love your brother Paul

 

Messages

To Jim and all the O'Connor family my deepest sympathy to you all thinking of you at this very sad time. Helen Brown
Helen Brown and family , Winton
To jimmy & family…please except our deepest sympathy at this sad time…Dawn was a dear friend to us both & we will miss our visits….may she rest in peace…..Doug & Chris shaw ❤️
Christine shaw, Winton
To Jim, Gaynor, Paul and family I along with Debbie would like to pass on our most sincere condolences at this very sad time of Dawn’s passing. I remember Dawn well from 60 plus years ago when Dawn and Gaynor would babysit us in McKenzie street. In those years the south end of McKenzie St was alive with kids just to name a few were the Baldy’s, Anderson’s, Harpers, Sleemans, Boatwoods(Smiths), Browns, Boyd’s, Robinson’s, Owen-Cooper’s. Dawn I will always remember the many times you looked after us at our house and your house, Debbie and I will always remember the times you took just to say hello and how are you. It was very nice when you shifted to Waterford Drive just down from us. Rest easy Dawn you have done enough work in your life to equal that of an army.
Wayne and Debbie Harper
Wayne Harper , Winton
Very sad to hear of Dawn's passing, remember staying with Dawn and Gaynor at aunty Fay's when I was little, sending love to all the family from Annie nee Gutsell and Sonny Soper also from Joan (gutsell) xxx
Annie soper , Waikaia
Thinking of Dawns family at this sad time, she was such a fun and knowledgeable member of the Takitimu (Nightcaps) garden club for many years. She loved her gardens and was always so willing to share with everyone. Rest peacefully Dawn.
Diana Hogg, Winton
Thinking of everyone at this sad time, thoughts are with you all.
Kirstin Russell, Invercargill
Dear Jim family and Gaynor and family.
So sad to hear of Dawns sudden passing.
It was so lovely catching up with you guys being back in Winton. Dawn was always the same forever! Always interested in knowing what I was up to etc and caring. Our lives go back along way and I just always knew that Jim and her family along with Gaynor and Paul and their families where her life! So much love and support. You will all miss her dearly. I still love the memory and photo I have of being her flower girl so many years ago. I’m so sorry to not be able to be with you all on Monday but will pop in next time I’m down. Best love and regards to all.
Maree Burns, Cromwell
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. She was the most kind and caring lady with one of the best hugs. Always so welcoming and kind. May you all find strength in the wonderful memories and love shared. Dawn was a gem.
Ashlee Keith, Winton
To Jim and the family,our sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Dawn.My memories go back to college days when we were friendly when you lived at Hokonui and I was still at Browns.
May u rest in peace. To tge family look after Jim xx
Carolyn and Ken Porteous, Te Anau
To Jim and Family, so sorry for your loss, fond memories of my farm visits, being made most welcome by you and Dawn. Dawn was a caring lady who always had time to stop for a talk, and will be missed by many.Take care Jim and will catch up soon. Regards Les and Ngaire Ellis
Les Ellis, Winton
Jimmy and Dawn's family I was so sad to hear of Dawn's sudden passing she was lovely friend to mme and always made me feel so includedin her life which was full of her family,garden,home and did it all with such style.Dear friend I love you and will miss you RIP.
Marie Youldon, TeAnau
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. What an amazing legacy Dawn has been part of along side Jimmy with her family.
RIP.
Rob & Anna Kempthorne , Te Anau
To Jim and family deepest sympathy on the loss of Dawn such a a sad time for you all. A lovely lady and a friend to many. Robyn Dickson
Robyn Dickson, Otautau
Gaynor Jim and family's our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dawn our thoughts go out to you at this sad time
Lynne and Trevor Hourston, Te Anau
RIP Lovely lady,Jimmy and family deepest sympathy to you all she was a very special part of my life.
Marie Youldon, TeAnau
To Jim and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time in the sudden passing of Dawn. You will all miss her terribly.
Sue Kincaid, Winton
Jim and family, so sorry and sad to hear of dear Dawns passing, my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Sorry I can’t be at the get together for Dawn but my thoughts and love are with you all.
Avis Ward, Winton
Our thoughts are with you all
John and Sandra Carmichael
J & S Carmichael , Centre Bush