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Edward Connelly Obituary

Rev. Edward C. Connelly, of Crofton, died August 18. After having served 25 years as Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton, he retired in 2012. He is survived by his sister, M. Elizabeth "Betty" Haman; nephew, Lawrence E. Haman; and niece, Catherine L. Knarr. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, and from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, August 22, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Dr., Crofton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. A private interment with Military Honors will be held in Maine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Maintenance Reserve Fund. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com

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Published by The Capital on Aug. 21, 2013.

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September 9, 2013

Father Ed will remain as my paradigm of a truly holy ma--one who cares about and serves his fellow people as well as The Lord. Thank you for your service to our country, our community, and our family, Father Ed....and may God continue to bless you soul.

Maryann Lombardo

September 2, 2013

Now you will serve the Lord! Rest in peace.

September 1, 2013

Fr. Ed, Pastor and Mentor and Friend. We extend our heart felt condolences and prayers.

Jen Hlavay

August 27, 2013

God is with Father Connelly! He will serve Him in Heaven! God Bless.

Jen Hlavay

August 27, 2013

My family has a picture of him with my mom and I on the day of my baptism that is on the side of my parent's bed. He also gave me my 1st communion. I would never forget him when I make my confirmation and confession! Rest in Peace Father Connelly. I will miss you.

Louise & Bernard Sledz

August 27, 2013

We have just learned of Father Ed's death and are so sorry to have missed his funeral mass. We send our sincere condolences to his family. Please know that we feel so fortunate to have had Father Ed lead our parish at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for so many years.

August 21, 2013

What a comfort to know that we can pray and be heard by God (Phil 4:6-7.)
Please accept my warm regards.

George Gardner

August 21, 2013

Father Ed was our spiritual leader for 25 years. Our family will miss him dearly. May he rest in the eternal peace that he so deserves.

August 21, 2013

Peace be with you all

August 21, 2013

Many good memories of Fr. Ed when he was at St. Pius X.

Anne Baker

August 21, 2013

Many fond memories or times spent in Maine with Father Ed. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Anne Roberts Baker and husband Ed

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