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George Donnelly Obituary
George was born in Manchester on March 13, 1959, son of the late George H. Donnelly and Anita (Garcia) Donnelly. He graduated from Manchester High School, served in the U.S. Army, was a former employee of Whole Foods Corp. in Ellington, and was currently employed by ShopRite in Manchester.
With his wife, George is survived by two brothers and a sister, James G. Donnelly, and his wife, Donna, Michael P. Donnelly, and Susan L. Donnelly, and her husband, Jay Hedlund, all of Manchester; his nieces and nephews, Jack, Jenna, Kate, and Sam; Carol's children, Dan, Alvin, and Irene; and his longtime canine companion, Missy.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday, July 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be private in the Donnelly family lot in the East Cemetery in Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Donnelly
Janet McCann
July 23, 2011
Dear Donnelly Family; I am so sorry to hear about George passing away. I wish I had known earlier as I would have attended the services. Growing up in the neighborhood makes us all sisters and brothers. He was a good guy and may he rest in peace.
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
Do you want to know a secret? Let me whisper in your ear...
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
This Mic is for ME! Happy Summer!
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
I'm NOT sleeping! I'm checking my eyelids for cracks!
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
Gee!!! I AM sooo cute with my natural curly hair & dimples!!
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
Missy Donnelly
~SAMMY~
July 18, 2011
Sammy K.
July 18, 2011
Dear Carol & Missy,
I'm sorry for your loss. I always thought George was a good guy, I will miss him. I have many memories of fun times teasing him & hanging out in his "laboratory". Carol, I'm here for you if you should need a friend. May God's peace be with you and comfort you. George,My friend-Rest in Peace.
Love ~SAMMY~
Cathie Zessin
July 15, 2011
Carol - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Manning
July 5, 2011
Be at peace George you will be missed but not forgotten. I will never forget our times in Old Orchard Beach.
C T
July 4, 2011
Dear Donnelly Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Charlie, Mark and Courtney Sedlacek
Missy Donnelly
July 3, 2011
Love You Daddy
Karen Boland
July 1, 2011
May you all find comfort in knowing that George is now at peace. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Karen & Dan Boland
JHOCK Monn
July 1, 2011
May all youre pain be gone now. We all will miss you
LOVE TIA PATRICIA
July 1, 2011
PRAYER AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
J P
July 1, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to George and his family.
Many fond memories of growing up on the "west side" of Manchester with George and the Verplank School crew.
Tia Lola Garcia
June 30, 2011
Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Love Tia Lola and Uncle Mac
a w
June 30, 2011
how very sad you are gone I have not seen you in many years but you were always a good guy. God has blessed you to take you out of your pain,your now in a good place.Those who have lived thier lives close to you should have comfort in knowing your at peace.God bless you my friend....A.W.
June 30, 2011
Farewell GEO ....
Holmes Funeral Home
June 30, 2011
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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