John Walter O'Toole III

John Walter O’Toole III, 84, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on January 21, 1942, to John Walter O’Toole Jr. and Laurie Ellen Brown. John graduated from Wamogo High School and trained to become a master union electrician. On July 4, 1964, he married Gay Elizabeth Clark.

John’s career took him from projects at Walt Disney World and Epcot to the Alaskan Pipeline. Later in his career, he spent many years working in Saudi Arabia. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 606, for over 50 years. A dedicated husband and father, John worked long hours to provide for his wife and four daughters. In his free time, he loved being out on the boat, especially with a fishing rod in hand.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John Walter O’Toole Jr. and Laurie Ellen Brown; his wife, Gay Elizabeth O’Toole; and his two brothers, Laurence and Richard O’Toole.

John is survived by his four daughters, Colleen Carter (Cadie), Cathleen O’Toole, Carrie Heaberlin (Doug), and Aimee O’Toole; six grandchildren, Brittany Britton, Amanda Heaberlin, Delaney Heaberlin, John Holden Holaway, Logan Holaway, and Chase Heaberlin; and two great-grandchildren, Bronwyn Britton and Beau Britton. He is also survived by his sister, Christine O’Toole, and several other family members.

Arrangements for a private family service are pending.