Marina O’ Connor

November 13, 2021

Daiva “Marina” (Nauragis) O’ Connor, 87, passed away November 13, 2021. Born in Kaunas, Lithuania she was a daughter of the late Ipolitas and Olga (Zateplinski) Nauragis; wife of the late Lawrence M. O’ Connor Jr; step-mother of Sandra S. DiBattista, Lawrence M. O’ Connor III, Patrick D. O’ Connor and John J. O’ Connor; step-grandmother of Daniel DiBattista, Barbara Smith, Megan, Cory, Ryan, Jeffrey and Lauren O’ Connor; Step great-grandmother to 11 beautiful children. Marina graduated from Emanuel College in 1961 and went on to serve as an Sister in Worcester Ma., she was later employed at the University of Rhode Island as an editor of course curriculums. Marina most beloved hobby was the art of weaving, she was considered one of the countries most skilled, creating many beautiful works of art. Marina was also an animal lover, particularly her dog Amy. Marina will be remember as a loving, generous and caring person and will be greatly missed by many. A Committal Service will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI. Please meet at the Administration building a half hour before service to be lined up for procession. Masks are required.