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Theresa Connolly Obituary

CONNOLLY, Theresa B. (Connolly) Of Dorchester, formerly of Beacon Hill, Nov. 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. "Jim" (BFD). Loving mother of James M. & his wife Phyllis of RI, John M. of Dorchester, Paul M. & his wife Maura of West Palm Beach, FL, and Sharon Connolly of Dorchester. Devoted grandmother of Devin, Sean, and Conor. Dear sister of Rita Flannelly-Lee. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER, on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Late member of the K Club. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Theresa's name to: The Boston Commission For The Blind, 48 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, or St. Ann's Church, 243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122. For directions and messages of condolence: www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2008.

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J Flannelly

November 25, 2008

Aunt Theresa-A Huge,Huge loss to everyone in our family. The life of the party and saw the good in everyone, loved to talk and laugh. Just a great,great lady who was always positive and supportive. For someone with an eyesight issue, she saw the good in everyone. I am devastated by this, she was the best. Thoughts and prayers to Jimmy, John, Paul and Nan....

Barbara Smith

November 24, 2008

Auntie Theresa, you will be missed. Auntie Theresa always shared with me wonderful stories about my parents, "the early years". I will treasure her and these memories forever. Much love to John, Jimmy, Paul, and their families. Love, Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

November 24, 2008

Auntie Theresa you will be missed. Auntie Theresa always told me wonderful stories about my parents. I will treasure her and these memories forever. Much love to John, Jimmy, Paul, and their families. Love, Barbara Smith.Weymouth

Jean Barrineau

November 23, 2008

Theresa,
You will be missed, you were a great inspiration to me over the years. I'm sure you and Lois have a few things to talk about!
Till we meet again at our next meeting may God hold in the palm of his hand.
Always Jean B.

Arvella Hagan

November 23, 2008

Theresa will be missed. She was a very supportive person to me and has helped my family with her kindness and wisdom.

PAUL CONNOLLY

November 23, 2008

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAVE BEEN SO SUPPORTED TO OUR MOTHER; FAMILY,RELATIVES,FRIENDS,SPOUSES,CO-WORKERS-TEAMATES;DAUGHTERS & SONS.

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