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PETER CONNOLLY Obituary

CONNOLLY, Peter J. Jr. Of Milford Formerly of Arlington and Moultonborough, NH January 26. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (Morrison). Father of Peter J. Connolly III and his wife Angela of Nashua NH, Anne Wharton and her husband Dr. John of Saline, MI, Christine Tanson and her husband Wayne of Thompson CT and Matthew Connolly and his wife Laurie of North Easton. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Brother of Mary Edmonds and Dorothy Healy and her husband Daniel Jr. and the late Catherine Halliwell. Peter had a penchant for making people laugh and was an accomplished woodworker. He loved to sail his summers away while snowskiing all winter. After raising his family in Arlington MA, he retired from Noble & Greenough School in Dedham and called Moultonborough NH his home.Relatives and friends are invited to visit in The DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and to Peter's Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Church (Please go directly to Church). Interment to follow Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Peter's memory to: Lakes Region Conservation Trust, 156 Dane Rd, Center Harbor, NH 03226. US Marine Veteran Korean War. For directions or to send a condolence visit, devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2017.

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S. Z

February 1, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is very devastating. I found this Bible passage that gives me great comfort. It is found at Ps 94:19 which says "when anxieties overwhelmed me You comforted and soothed me". I hope you find it comforting as well.

January 31, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

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Paula English

January 31, 2017

To all my Connolly cousins,
Uncle Pete will always be in my heart, along there with your Mom. He always had a smile for me and an extra warm hug. He was a fun guy, adventurous and full of vim and vigor - that's how I will always remember him.
Love, Paula

Robert McDonald

January 30, 2017

Dear Matt and Laurie,
Sorry to hear of your dads passing. Know you have many good stories and happy memories of him in your hearts.
Love from up north,
Kathy and Bob

Colleen and Ernie Durfee

January 30, 2017

Our deepest condolences to Matthew, Laurie and the Connolly family on the loss of a great man. May Peter Rest In Peace. In sympathy, Colleen and Ernie.

Richard Peter MAHON

January 30, 2017

Thinking of my godfather Peter may you rest in peace

Bob & Kathe Lewis

January 28, 2017

Peter was both neighbor and friend in Far Echo Harbor, and such an important part of our community's history. He was a wonderful woodworker and could fix anything! He will be missed and our condolences go to the entire Connolly family.

JoAnn Cuddeback

January 28, 2017

Christine and family,
This is a most difficult and sad time for you. Know that you cared for your father and gave him strength to face his next chapter. God Bless you and may his loved ones be at heaven's gate to welcome him home.

Ron Felix

January 28, 2017

Out Prayers and Thoughts Go out to All of the Connolly Clan, Petey will be missed, His Humor, His Stories are Legend at Far Echo .

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, MA 02472

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10:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

MA 02472

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Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

MA 02472

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761 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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