Poet, writer.
Born at Winnipeg in 1944 to Gertrude Patricia Scott (1923-2005) and Terence William O’Connell (1917-2009), he was educated at St. Paul’s High School and the University of Manitoba. Although he worked at various times as a photographer, mental-health worker, teacher, and jewelry-maker, his passion in life was writing. He published several collections of poetry: Hoping for Angels (Turnstone Press, 1990), Falling in Place (Turnstone Press, 1993), The Bagman's Sonata (Dog Ear Press, 1994), and The Joy that Cracked the Mountain (Muses’ Company, 1999). In 1992, he received a John Hirsch Award for the Most Promising Manitoba Writer. He was well known for his achievements as a poet and was held in high regard in the arts community. He died at Winnipeg on 3 June 2005.
Obituary [Gertrude Patricia O’Connell (Scott)], Winnipeg Free Press, 19 February 2005.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 8 June 2005.
Obituary [Terence O’Connell], Winnipeg Free Press, 30 October 2009.
“Patrick O’Connell (Canada),” Penny’s Poetry pages, Wiki.
We thank Catherine Hunter for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Lois Braun.
Page revised: 25 August 2024
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