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Lawrence Connelly Obituary

86, died on Sunday April 20, 2008. He was the son of late John and Elizabeth (Herlihy) Connelly and husband of Virginia (Barber) Connelly for 61 years. Mr. Connelly was a veteran of World War II, Postmaster in Sherborn from 1965-1972 and in Holliston 1972-1984 was a life member of the Sherborn Fire Association. Served on many local committees and clubs. Besides his wife, he leaves his 5 children: Marc and wife Paula of Holliston, Susan and husband Ed Rose of Oxford, Mass, Melissa of Nashua, NH, LTC Peter and wife HyonHui of Bristow, VA, and Amy of Hillsborough, NJ. He also leaves six grandchildren: Luke, Kitty and Emily Dawson, Jack and Sarah Connelly and Alexandra White, 1 brother; John and his wife MaryLou, 1 sister; Kathleen King and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Knapp. Visitation from 4-8 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16,) HOLLISTON. More info at www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10 AM in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 35 South Main St. in Sherborn. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Sherborn. Donations: the Special Olympics of New Jersey, 3 Princess Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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John, Jo Diggins

May 13, 2008

To The Connelly Family
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My mother kept asking about him last week. He was so kind to her, she really appreciated it. I'm so sorry I didn't make the services, I never read the death notices and I should, my Aunt told me Monday. Please give my respects to eveyone for me and my mother.

Thinking and praying for everyone,

Mike Casey

April 25, 2008

Mr. Connelly,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Susam Stolpinski

April 22, 2008

Sorry for you're loss

Jean LaMacchia-Rousseau-Griffin

April 22, 2008

To The Connelly Family, All of you have always held a special place in the LaMacchia Family hearts. We have babysat you kids, your dad had stamped our mail and our parents have been such special friends to each other. Please know you are in our prayers at this time of sorrow.

Donna LaMacchia-Kachadorian

April 22, 2008

To the Connelly family, Sorry to hear of your loss. It's so difficult to loose someone you love. No words make it easier. Hold on to the memories of your dear husband and father and know he is in a better place watching over all of you. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.

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