Marquita Joan (Marky) Finley O’Connor died from cancer on May 7, 2016 in Doolin, Ireland. Graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy class of 1950. Member of Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet (Sister Mary Vivia) for over 25 years. She was a teacher and Principal at schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul. William Mitchell College of Law Graduate, Attorney and member of the Ramsey County Bar Association. Teacher in Saudi Arabia. Retired and resident of Doolin, Ireland for over twenty years. Dual American and Irish Citizenship. Marquita was a strong advocate for social justice, equality and world peace. Marquita was brilliant, engaging and loved by all who met her. She loved music, poetry and the theater. May her life force, energy and love live forever and be an inspiration for us.
Posted: June 1, 2016