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.
Online Condolences
So sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to the family.
From: Linda (MacDonald) Kieley
Our condolences to Jackies family.
From: John Shannon
So sorry to hear of Jackie’s untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
From: Jim & Carolyn Dawson
Trudy, Stella and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
From: Cathy Burke
So sorry for your loss, I will miss seeing and bringing Jack coffee I always got a kick from hearing his tractor trailer stories. RIP Jack
From: Rhonda Doyle
Connie, I am truly sorry for your loss.
From: Elizabeth Risk
My deepest condolences for the passing of Jackie. My prayers are with him and all his family in these difficult times
From: Ernie Pass
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family.
Sincerely, Donna and Jim Walker
On behalf of the entire Halifax Fire & Emergency team, please accept our sincere condolences during this extremely difficult time. You all will be in our thoughts and hearts.
So sorry for your loss Erica. Condolences to all the family. Hugs from Sherry, Kelsey and Allison ❤️
Condolence to the O’Connell Family: May the fond memories you hold deep within your hearts help you through this most difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Erica & Adam…..so sorry for your loss. He will live on in your heart and your memories. Blessings to you and all your family.
Love from vicki
Oakie, Cheryl and all your family, sorry for your loss. Condolences to all your family.
Oh Connie I am so sorry for you lost my prayers are for you and your family love you hugs from Donna Knox Krista friend ❤
My deepest condolences to the O’Connell family. May he Rest In Peace.
Sending our deepest sympathy to Oakie, Cheryl, O’Connell Family, Connie, family and friends. Love Valerie and Terry MacDonald.
Our sincerest condolences, thinking of you during this very difficult time,
Condolences to Erica and the entire family. May Jackie Rest In Peace.
Our condolences to Jackie’s family.
My Condolences to Connie and all her family the O’Connell family and all those that new and loved him God Bless and keep you in his care 💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Mary (Wall)Gibson
So Sorry for the O’Connell family and Connie. I’m sure gonna miss
bringing him coffee and I always got a kick hearing his Tractor Trailer
stories. RIP Jack
On behalf of my sisters and brother we send condolences to the O’Connell family ..(Leo O’Connell’s children)
my condolence to the family
so sorry Connie and the O’Connell family for your loss. knew the family well
So sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing ,to all his family and Connie .God Bless you all thoughts and prayers going your way.Joan(Wall )Raymond Boudreau