O'Connor, Joan M. of West Roxbury, 77, passed away at home on May 10, 2021.  Joan was the daughter of John B. and Mary "Mae" M. O'Connor (nee Whelan). Joan was a devoted employee of the Faulkner Hospital for 37 years, starting in 1979.  Joan was also a passionate traveler, even more so in her retirement.  She took trips around the globe, travelling with family, with friends, and sometimes even alone (including of course many to Ireland!).  She was an avid gardener and an excellent baker.  To everyone that knew her, Joan was a warm person, a welcoming neighbor, and a kind friend.  She will be sorely missed.  Joan is beloved by her family and her many friends.  She is survived by her niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Todd Swedock, of Darien, CT, along with her cousins, Michael and James McGuirl, and many more cousins here and in Ireland and England.  Visitors from Europe always found an enthusiastic reception, wonderful food and many happy memories from a stay at her comfortable home.

On Monday, May 17, a visiting hour will be held at The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury at 8:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132, with internment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.