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CONNELLY, MARY ESTHER
age 97, of Wyndham Avenue, died Friday evening, July 14, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Thomas Hurley Connelly.
Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Mary C. (McHugh) O'Donnell.
Esther devoted her life to raising her ten children who cared for her until her passing. She loved jazz, blue hydrangeas, the beach, all things Irish and her family. She was a graduate of Saint Xavier Academy and a faithful communicant of Saint Pius V Church.
She leaves ten children: Susan M. Fitzgerald, Thomas H. Connelly, Jr., Richard J. Connelly, Jane M. Peltier, Mary C. Benway, Linda A. Rihani, Elizabeth E. Rosati, Paul A. Connelly, Ann F. Dean, and Kathleen T. Connelly; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William O'Donnell, Edward O'Donnell, John O'Donnell, and Rev. Robert A. O'Donnell, CSP.
Visiting hours, Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 pm; Funeral service, Friday 8:45 am at the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Saint Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her memory are made to Re-Focus, Inc. 45 Greeley St, Providence, RI 02904 http://www.refocusinc.org/support-our-vision/ For directions and online condolences: boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Our deepest condolences.
- Hazem Baqaen and family
Hazem Baqaen
Family
May 10, 2018
My condolences to you all on the passing of you wonderful mother.
My mother, Mary Cafferty treasured the friendship she and Esther had for so long those many years ago.
I still remember the summer visits to Quonochontaug, and spending time with your family.
May God bless.
Joe Cafferty
July 26, 2017
Dear Mary, Liz, Jane, Sue and the rest of the Connelly family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Mom. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. You all were very devoted and took such good care of her.
Sincerely,
Barbara J. Larkin
July 25, 2017
Dear Liz and Matt
You and your family are in our prayers as the Lord welcomes your beautiful mother into his arms.
Love, Eileen and Family (Mare's sister) xo
Eileen Fiore
July 21, 2017
So sorry and saddened to hear of your loss, the loss of a very special lady , mother and grand mother!We wish you comfort and peace at these hard times and we love you all very much!
Dr. Saliba Baqaen& family, Dr. Masis Hagopian& family, Mr. Hazem Baqaen& family
Reem Al baqaen
July 21, 2017
Rhonda Mullen
July 20, 2017
To the family and most of all Richard(Face) who I had the pleasure of knowing back in 1968 ,may you all treasure the wonderful memories you have of the most wonderful woman in your life. She is flying high with the angels and is once again reunited with Dad. May God bless you all and help you through the sad days ahead. Love,Nancy
Nancy Russo
July 19, 2017
Dear Mrs C,
I knew that the day would come when I would put pen to paper (or computer) to bid you farewell. I will attempt to be brief, although it will be hard. Back in the day, Readers Digest had a page about "the most amazing person" you know. Well, you were and will always be that person to me. Thank you for including me as an "honorary" Connelly kid. Thank you for the 40+ years of family memories, laughs, adventures, and the heartwarming talks that we had. You know that I always compared the Hepburn girls to you. Audrey had your incredible beauty, poise and grace. Katherine had your wit, strength, grit and she wore slacks almost as well as you did. You are like no other woman I have ever known. Although I am happy that you are at home with the Lord, Mr C, Grace, and the rest of your family, it doesn't ease my sadness. I am a better person for knowing you and the world is now void of one of Gods greatest children.
To Sue, Tom, Richard, Jane, Mary, Linda, Liz, Paul, Ann and Cathy. I love you and extend my most sincere condolences to you and your families on this very sad occasion.
With love,
Anne Louise
Anne Louise Paolilli
July 19, 2017
Very sorry for your loss.
Ann Downing
July 19, 2017
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MUCH LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP. MARY AND TOM O SHEA COUNTY KERRY IRELAND
July 19, 2017
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