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Dick George
May 07, 2020 | Newburyport, MA


Bedford, Massachusetts
1928 - 2020
U. S. Marine Corps VeteranRetired Westford Chief of PoliceWestfordJoseph Richard Connell, Sr., aged 91, a lifelong resident of Westford, passed away in Bedford, MA, on May 1, 2020. Joe was the son of the late John L. and Catherine Alice (Gower) Connell. He was the husband of Joan (Crowley)...
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Dick George
May 07, 2020 | Newburyport, MA
So sorry to hear about Joe. He was a bigger than live guy I remember so well.
Love and hugs for the family. 
RIP Chief. Never to be forgotten!
Mark Cotter
May 07, 2020 | Pepperell, MA
Semper Fi Chief Joe: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....Knowing full well that as you lived you will make the most of afterlife....Missions accomplished.
bob hatem
May 06, 2020 | Friend
Mike and I are very sorry for your loss! Gaboo was a fixture in the neighborhood when we first moved in and my kids loved riding their bikes up and down the street and seeing and talking with both of your parents! Glad he is at peace now with Joan.
Jeanne-Marie and Mike Stapp
May 06, 2020 | Neighbor
Christine and I are very sorry for you loss, he was a great guy and he and your mom where a big part of our lives when we were just starting out in life as couple. They even helped me get an engagment ring for Chris, your dad even sent me a big, "a very big" Bowie Knife when I was in Vietnam Nam. I wore it proudly and used it every day, can not tell you how much I depended on that knife. Your dad knew from experience, a big knife would come in handy in my situation, God I loved that knife. I...
Paul & Christine MacMillan
May 05, 2020 | Westford, MA | Friend