Vincent Joseph Connors1
M, #322, b. 23 September 1923, d. 27 February 1993
Father | Robert Connors2 b. 5 Jul 1875, d. 25 Nov 1931 |
Mother | Bridget Anne Shea2 b. 19 Nov 1878, d. 11 Apr 1951 |
Relationship | Great-uncle of Timothy George Sheens |
Last Edited | 9 Feb 2015 |
Birth* | 23 September 1923 | Penrith, NSW1 |
Baptism | 24 November 1923 | St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith, NSW; Name: Vincent Joseph Connors Born: 23 September 1923 Parents: Robert Connors & Bridget Ann Shea Place of residence: Penrith Baptised: 24 November 1923 Minister: Maurice J Rowney, Roman Catholic Name of Godparent: Elizabeth Mullins1 |
Death of Father | 25 November 1931 | Nepean District Hospital, Penrith, NSW; Name: Robert Connors Date of Death: 25 Nov 1931 Place of Death: Nepean District Hospital, Penrith Municipality NSW Occupation: Retired railway Employee, Railway & Invalid pensioner Sex: Male Age: 56 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Scone NSW Time in Aust Colonies: Father: John Connors Occupation: Railway Guard Mother: Catherine Ann (surname not stated) Place of Marriage: Cootamundra NSW Age at Marriage: 29 Name of Spouse: Bridget Ann Shea Children of Marriage: Agnes 26, Frank 24, Robert 21, Katherine 20, Leslie 16, Alice 15, Vincent 8 living; 2 males, 1 female deceased Informant: G Sheens, son-in-law, Union Road Penrith Cause of Death: Cerebral Haemorrhage, Arterio Sclerosis Length of Illness: Medical Attendant: F C Higgins Date last seen: 25 Nov 1931 Date of Burial: 27 Nov 1931 Place of Burial: Roman Catholic Cemetery Kingswood Minister & Religion: A J Sobb, Roman Catholic Undertaker: Nelson Price, employed by J Price and Son Witnesses: J W Trask, R W Price;Principal=Robert Connors3 |
Marriage* | 5 April 1947 | Penrith, NSW;Bride=Winifred Mary Duggan4,5 |
Article* | 1 May 1947 | "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW; Wedding Bells CONNORS—DUGGAN. In St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, on Saturday, April 5, Winifred Mary, daughter of Mrs. E. J. Chisholm, of Penrith, and of the late Mr. John Bernard Duggan, of Customs Department, Canberra, was married to Mr. Vincent Joseph Connors, son of Mrs. B. Connors, and of the late Mr. R. Connors, of Penrith. Rev. Father Riley officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her step-father, Sergt E. J. Chisholm, of Penrith, looked charming in a magnolia-satin trained gown and three-tier silk tulle veil, with trailing bouquet of frangipanni and cream roses. The coronet was of cream roses. The matron of honour, Mrs. Moreen Kilduff, of Wallacia, wore a lime green boucle trained frock and carried a bouquet of deep red roses. The little flower girl, Wenda Bullard, niece of the bride, wore white tulle net over taffeta and carried a basket of bitter sweet roses. Mr. Les. Connors, of Penrith, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. During the signing of the register Mrs. Chisholm, the bride's mother, nicely sang Gounod's "Ave Maria", Mrs. Hardy accompanying at the organ. Mr. Walter Plunkett played the Weding [sic] March. The reception was held in the Convent School Hall, Penrith, where about 84 guests were received by the bride's mother, wearing a smoke blue frock, with black accessories and a bouquet of antigonon, assisted by the bride groom's mother, who wore a black frock with black accessories and a shoulder spray of deep red roses. Mr Ted Wiggins, of Emu Plains, was M.C. The beautiful three-tier cake was made by the bride's mother, who was did the catering, which was particularly good. The usual toasts were honoured. Music was supplied by Max Upton. At the departure for Wingham, where the honeymoon was spent, the bride wore a nigger brown water wave frock, with dusty pink accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Connors will reside in Penrith.;Principal=Winifred Mary Duggan5 |
Photo* | ;Principal=Leslie Michael Connors6 | |
Death of Mother | 11 April 1951 | Nepean District Hospital, Penrith, NSW; Name: Bridget Ann Connors Date of Death: 11 Apr 1951 Place of Death: Nepean District Hospital, Penrith; usual residence Melrose House, High Street Penrith NSW Occupation: Sex: Female Age: 73 Conjugal Status: Widow Place of Birth: Demondrille NSW Time in Aust Colonies: Father: Michael Shea Occupation: Not known Mother: Not known Place of Marriage: Cootamundra NSW Age at Marriage: Not known Name of Spouse: Robert James Connors Children of Marriage: Mary A 45, Mervyn F 43, Eva M 42, Robert J 38, Catherine A 37, Leslie M 36, Vincent J 27 living; 1 male, 2 females deceased Informant: V J Connors, son, Melrose House, High Street Penrith Cause of Death: Cerebral Arterio Sclerosis, Arterio Sclerotic Length of Illness: Medical Attendant: I M Barrow Date last seen: Date of Burial: 13 Apr 1951 Place of Burial: General Cemetery Penrith Minister & Religion: John Fitzpatrick, Roman Catholic Undertaker: John Price and Son Witnesses: T J Parkes, H Boots;Principal=Bridget Anne Shea2 |
Death of Spouse | 17 July 1990 | NSW; CONNORS, Winifred Mary. - July 17, 1990 (suddenly). at hospital, late of Penrith, dearly beloved wife of Vincent, loving mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Ian, loved grandmother of Debra, Shannon and Bridget, loved sister of Jack and Eileen. Aged 66 years, Requiescat in pace.;Principal=Winifred Mary Connors7 |
Death* | 27 February 1993 | NSW; CONNORS, Vincent Joseph (Vince). - February 27, 1993, at hospital, late of Penrith, beloved husband of Winifred Mary (deceased), loving father and father-in-law of Ann and Ian, loving grandfather of Debbie, Shannon and Bridget, loved brother of Alice (Downes) and Les, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle of his families Aged 69 years Loved and always remembered Note: date of death is after date of publication8 |
Family | Winifred Mary Duggan d. 17 Jul 1990 |
Citations
- [S114] Microfilm Baptism, St Nicholas of Myra Penrith, 1839-1941.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 15212/1951 Bridget Ann Connors.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 19203/1931 Robert Connors.
- [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 12945/1947 Vincent Joseph Connors & Winifred Mary Duggan.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, May 1, 1947.
- [S184] Tim Sheens photographs.
- [S192] The Sydney Morning Herald, Death Notice Winifred Mary Connors, 19 July 1990.
- [S192] The Sydney Morning Herald, Death Notice Vincent Joseph Connors, 26 February 1993.