Story of O'Connor
Senator Frank O'Connor himself, was born in 1885 in Deseronto, Ontario.
A successful businessman, astute politician, generous philanthropist and one of the best-known laymen of Canada's Roman Catholic church.
Founder and operater of Laura Secord Candy in Canada starting with a small candy store on Yonge Street and of Fanny Farmer Candy Shops in the U.S.A.
Senator O'Connor died on August 21st, 1939 (Feast of Ireland's Our Lady of Knock) at age 54 years.
Francis Patrick O'Connor / Mini-Bioqraphy
Portrait: The Honourable Senator Frank P. O'Connor
O'Connor's candy profits sweetened Toronto charities
Francis Patrick O'Connor - In Depth
Senator Frank O'Connor Story
Candy King’s Handsome Gift
THE FINANCIAL TIMES, MONTREAL, AUGUST 16, 1935Frank O’Connor Adds to Benefactions With Half Million For Charities
MR. O’CONNOR’S $500,000 GIFT
THE CATHOLIC REGISTER AND CANADIAN EXTENSIONToronto, Thursday, September 12, 1935
MR. O’CONNOR’S $500,000 GIFT
Archbishop Announces Blessed Sacrament Foundation