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James Connolly Obituary

Age 49, of Abington, formerly of Canton, January 6, beloved husband and best friend of Mary M. (Mills). Father of Megan M. Connolly of Brighton, formerly of Hingham, Beth A. Connolly of Hingham, Connie Pittman and her husband, Paul and Heather McCumiskey all of Brockton. Son of the late Jacqueline F. (Wetzel) and William J. Connolly. Brother of William J., John J., and Jacqueline F. Healey all of Canton, Thomas J., Esq. of Maine, Jean F. White of Stoughton, Caroline F. of Washington, D.C. and Dara F. Perry of N. Attleboro. Grandfather of Christopher, Casey and Caylee Pittman and Victoria Galvin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church, Canton, Friday morning at 10 a.m. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, CANTON, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9. Interment private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 10 Riverside Drive, Lakeville 02347. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 781-828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2003.

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Paul Everett

January 12, 2003

Mary, Megan, Beth and Connie, Heather and all my dearest Connolly cousins. Treasure all the fun and happy memories that Jimmy provided -- there were so many! I pray that they will bring some smiles and even some quiet laughter for each of you in the days ahead. Love, Paul

Heather

January 12, 2003

I love you Jimmy, Thank you for my life

Bill & Linda Perry

January 9, 2003

With heartfelt sympathy to all the family.

Matthew Ellis

January 9, 2003

To Mary, Beth, Megan, and the Connolly family please accept my condolences. I have fond memories of the family wedding in Orange, where I had the time of my life. I am sure you have many more fond memories than I, and I know that you will cherish them forever.

Jayne Tobin

January 9, 2003

My deepest sympathies to you Mary

and your family.

Carol and Bill Lindemuth

January 9, 2003

Our heart-felt sympathies, Mary, to you and your family. Our memorial contribution will go to the muscular dystrophy foundation.

Lee, Tony, and Tucker Whitcomb

January 9, 2003

Our memories of Jimmy are filled with laughter and joy. We are blessed to have known him and the wonderful team he made with Mary.

K Galligan

January 9, 2003

To the wonderful Connollys,

Our hearts and prayers are with each of you in the loss of Jimmy.

Gerry and Peg Galligan and family!

Lydia

January 9, 2003

We love you Jimmy.

george & Marla jenkins

January 9, 2003

John and all Connolly family: Rest assured that both Marla and I keep you as a family in our prayers at this time.Be it of some consolation to know that both Jackie and Bill are there to welcome Jim.

Marla and George

Barbara Dunn

January 8, 2003

My thoughts are with the wonderful Connolly family.

Melissa Sparks

January 8, 2003

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

George & Kathleen Gildea

January 8, 2003

To all the Connollys': Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for your loss of Jimmy.

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