In Taunton, Ma. John J. Connors, 86, passed away on March 5, 2016 at Marian Manor in Taunton after a period of failing health. He was born in Taunton, the son of Frank D. and Mary (Minahan) Connors. He was educated at St Mary’s School and graduated from Monsignor James Coyle High School. He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Air Force. After his military service, he attended Bridgewater State College where he received his Bachelor and Master degrees along with several other professional certifications. He taught in the Brockton school system for 31 years before retiring. He was devout Catholic and could be seen Saturdays and Sundays at his beloved St Mary’s Church attending to his many responsibilities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St Vincent de Paul Society where he held several offices. He was a recipient of the Marian Medal. In addition to his wife Gloria (Janes), he is survived by his children, Francis J. (Frank) and his wife Donna-Lee of Taunton, James P. and his wife Chris of Rindge, NH, John J. II and his wife Cheryle of Taunton, Mary Madan and her husband Thomas of Taunton and Jane M. and her partner Deidre Antes of Taunton. He is survived by a brother Daniel J. of Deep River, CT. and a sister Ann Long of Leesburg, FL. He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Smith and brother Reverend Francis B. Connors. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Thursday, March 10th at 9 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Wednesday from 5-8 pm. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Mary’s Conference, 14 St. Mary’s Square, Taunton, Ma 02780.