The Hon. Frank Patrick O'Connor | |
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Senator for Scarborough Junction, Ontario | |
In office December 6, 1935 – August 21, 1939 | |
Appointed by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
Personal details | |
Born | Deseronto, Ontario, Canada | April 9, 1885
Died | August 21, 1939 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 54)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Mary Ellen Hayes 1912–1931 |
Relations | Mary Eleanor McKeown and Patrick O'Connor (parents) |
Residence | O'Connor House |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Frank Patrick O'Connor (April 9, 1885 – August 21, 1939) was a Canadian politician, businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of Laura Secord Chocolates in Canada and Fanny Farmer in the United States. He is the namesake behind O'Connor Drive in Toronto.