Cornelia M. "Connie" Pickett

Of Medfield and Centerville, formerly of Wellesley and Newton, February 2. Stepmother of Christopher C. Pickett and his wife Laura of Roslindale, M. Brent Pickett and his wife Laurie of St. Paul, MN, K. Elison Ypon and her husband Chad of NYC. Sister of Patricia M. Keough and her husband Michael of Wayland, William F. Markey Jr. and his wife Elaine of Norfolk. Aunt of William F. Markey III and his wife Joyce of Glen Ellyn, IL, Heather Markey Zink and her husband Joseph of Needham. Also survived by three grandchildren and six grandnieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Son Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rte. 16), WELLESLEY, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Private interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Barnstable. Donations may be made in Connie's memory to the Foundation for the Children's Books, P.O. Box 320284, Boston, MA 02132 or the American Lung Assoc., 460 Totten Pond Rd, Suite 400, Waltham 02451. Graduate of Newton High School, Lesley University, late teacher in the Wellesley Public Schools and a Librarian at the Meadowbrook School in Weston. Connie acted justly, loved tenderly, and walked humbly with God. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley781-235-4100