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Marcia Connor Obituary

Passed away after a three year hard fought battle with breast cancer. Marcia was a Santa Rosa native but enjoyed her life in Sonoma. As a lifelong bartender and caterer, she probably poured your drink or taught the person who poured. Renowned for her hot crab dip and banana nut bread, she is now on a jet ski in heaven. Her greatest joy was bringing happiness to others, be it a meal, a smile, yard work or a good laugh. Marcia's parents were Edward Connor formerly with the Exchange Bank and Anne M. Connor, author of numerous Sonoma County historical books. She is survived by her brothers Edward Connor of Ormond Beach, Florida, Bill Connor of Forest Hill, sister Elsa Walker of Santa Rosa; cousin Charlotte Freed of Santa Rosa; and so many devoted friends and family who gave her much joy and comfort. She was a fabulous great auntie know as Aunt Aunt Marcia. A celebration in her honor will be held at Little Switzerland Restaurant, 19080 Riverside Dr, Sonoma on November 14, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring a photo or story.

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Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12, 2010.

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Lori Tooker

November 12, 2010

I hadn't seen Marcia in several years and know she will be missed by many...when I lived on Verano Ave. in Sonoma I would walk down to McNeilley's on a quiet night and just sit and talk with her and laugh, I have missed those nights. RIP Marcia.

Kristi Walsh Byrd

November 11, 2010

The 60's in Santa Rosa with Marcia were some wonderful times. I'll hold her forever in my heart. Hold a place for me Martyr'!

Steve Basham

November 10, 2010

Dear Connor Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I haven't seen Marcia since high school, the years of separation can do little to dissuade the anguish and sorrow at the passing of a dear childhood friend and classmate.
May your cherished memories help to ease your pain during these difficult times. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences.

Mitch Laing

November 10, 2010

Marcia was a dear friend and spent many a night at our small Sonoma home.
She will be missed

Dana Walsh/Wright

November 10, 2010

Ursuline closing and Marcia's passing...
those were the best of times...she was
so wonderful in high school. Best.

Alison Tyman

November 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Marcia's passing. She was loved by many many good people. She is missed.

Pamela (Alves) Lorenz

November 9, 2010

Dear Connor Family, I was sorry to see that Marcia lost her battle with breast cancer. Memories of summers that the Connor and Alves families spent together camping at Lake Pillsbury at Pogie Point are forever and fondly treasured ... paddling the surfboard, catching fish, and swimming among all those tangly weeds.
We had so much fun together.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Sherry Hopson

November 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear Marcia lost her battle with cancer. We had many of fun filled evenings back in the 70's. She will be missed by me and many others who she was friends with.

November 9, 2010

To the Connor Family

I ran across this story about Marcia totally by accident as I was looking in the Press Democrat online for some information. I grew up down the corner from your family when you lived on Jewell Drive at Terrace Way. Do you remember the Bell family at the corner of Montecito and Jewell? I still own that home, but my entire family is now gone and I have lived in San Jose now for 40 years. I remember each of the Connor children as we all went to school together. I am very sorry for your loss of your daughter and sister.

Candace (Bell) Roney
San Jose, CA

November 9, 2010

Well, dear friend...many years have passed since we spoke, yet I have never forgotten you or our antics as young girls. You, Debbie & me. Did we have fun or what?!! So many memories...you have crossed my heart & mind over the years, especially when Debbie left. Now you both are rocking out in Heaven...not gone, just gone ahead. God Bless the ones left behind, especially your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Marcia was a light. Just look at that smile!
Sincerely, Judy Scott Crawford

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