She Spent Her Life Caring for Others Now Her Family Needs Us

She Spent Her Life Caring for Others – Now Her Family Needs Us

With broken hearts, we share that Stephanie O’Connor is now in hospice care, entering the final days of her brave battle with Adenocarcinoma. True to the person she has always been, she is facing this chapter with quiet strength, grace and deep love for her family – her devoted husband Patrick, her three beautiful children Brendan, Makenna and Delanie, and their two beloved dogs, Maggie and Rosie, cat Kit Kat, and fish Murray.

For more than 20 years, Stephanie dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. She spent her career healing, comforting and lifting those who needed her most. Just a few months ago, she fulfilled a dream by becoming a clinical nurse for cystic fibrosis patients – a role that brought her immense pride and joy.

Stephanie is the kind of person who never asked for anything, who did whatever was needed with love and endless compassion. She lived with a “just do it” spirit – no complaints, only care. And even through her illness, she never lost her love of laughter, her ability to find light even in the darkest days, and her way of making everyone around her feel safe, loved and seen.

She is also a deeply loved sister to Valerie and Billie, and a cherished friend to so many.

As her family walks this painful road alongside her, we are asking for support to ease the financial burdens they face now and, in the days, ahead. Donations will go directly toward supporting Brendan, Makenna and Delanie – helping to cover the costs of their after-school sports, activities, and everyday living expenses, as they adjust to life without their mom’s constant love and presence. Your support will help keep their lives as steady, supported, and filled with opportunity as Stephanie always worked so hard to ensure.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Stephanie and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for standing beside Stephanie and honoring her beautiful life – a life filled with strength, laughter, love and selfless care for others.

With love,

Friends and Family of the O'Connor's