Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society

 

 

We were sad to learn that David Shakespeare died at the start of this month.  David's wife Jackie asked if we could share his obituary with GOS members.  Our thoughts are with Jackie and family and we send our condolences.  We will remember David at the next Annual Meeting in Boston in October 2025.   
 
 
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor John O'Connor.  John was born in Dublin in 1934, and died peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Oxford on 8th September 2024.  He was Co-Inventor of the Oxford Knee, Emeritus  Fellow of St Peter's College and Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford as well as being a former director of the Oxford Orthopaedic Engineering Centre, NDOS.  
 
John had been looking forward to the GOS meeting in Galway, having family connections with the area, but unfortunately by the time it took place in 2022, following two Covid-related postponements, ill health meant that he was unable to attend.  
 
John's funeral service will be held at Oxford Crematorium OX3 9RZ on Tuesday 1st October at 2:00pm. No flowers please, but donations welcomed for St Luke’s Hospital and Sobell House Hospice via https://john-o-connor.muchloved.com/
 
We send our love and condolences to John's wife Gemma and to their children, Simon, Oscar and Emily.  
 
Kind regards
 
Barbara 
On behalf of the GOS, Oxford

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