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Gail McConnon Obituary
She graduated from Latrobe High School, then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University's Douglass College. She earned two Master's Degrees: Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh and Master of Science from The Ohio State University, and pursued doctoral work at Virginia Tech.
Gail was an insurance, health care, and environmental consultant. Later in life she was an employee at Granville's Ross' Market.
Gail was an accomplished author. Her book "Stories From The Cosmic Grill" is a work of creative nonfiction that explores the stories women use to define their realities in life's second half.
Gail loved animals. She walked through life alongside Shakti, Chester, Kate, Blue, Perk, Buddy, and Bogey.
Gail is survived by her brother David Thomas and his wife Debbie, her niece Whitney Thomas Eads (Clay), her nephew Benjamin Thomas (Julia), her two grand-nephews Henry and Jonah, friends, colleagues, and her devoted dog Bogey.
A celebration of life will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Granville, OH on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Licking County Humane Society.
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Angela Norris
December 7, 2023
Gail and I work together at Ross's we had so many great times with her . We love her humor and personality. It was never a boring with Gail.
Sally Gordon
December 5, 2023
I got to know Gail at the dog park when she had Blue. Gail was always friendly and laid back...Blue was a master of escape from the dog park and would disappear into the woods by the creek. Gail never seemed to panic and Blue would eventually pop back into the park. They seemed to be an inseparable pair!
Gail will be missed by so many, human and canine!
Sally Gordon
R. Jonathan Russell
December 5, 2023
I always enjoyed talking with her and she was always inquisitive about me dog and cats. I will miss her.
A friend, Jonathan Russell
Nola
December 4, 2023
I had the privilege of reading a draft of Gail's book, Stories from the Cosmic Grill, several years ago. Her intelligence and creativity pervaded every page. I will also remember her quiet grace and independent spirit. I wish her family and loved ones peace as they face this sudden loss and mourn her passing.
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Darlene wheat
December 4, 2023
She always had a smile to share with
Everyone.
Darlene wheat
December 4, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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