Michael Leo Connell

Michael Connell Obituary

Michael Leo Connell of Andover, formerly of Westford; 45 ANDOVER Mr. Michael "Spike" L. Connell, 45, of Andover, MA, formerly of Westford, MA, died Wednesday evening, November 21, 2007, at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers, MA, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was married to Mrs. Alison (Crumb) Connell with whom he celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2007. Born in Lowell, MA, on June 10, 1962, the son of Robert L. and Brenda (Riley) Connell, both of Holderness, NH. He was a graduate of Westford Academy with the Class of 1980. Michael attended Swain School of Design of New Bedford, MA. He co-owned and operated Small Army, Inc., an Advertising Agency, of Boston, MA. He was a communicant of St. Augustine Church of Andover, MA, and formerly of St. Catherine Church of Westford, MA. Michael was active with the Archdiocese of Boston. He was a lector at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, MA. He was a member of Legatus, and supported the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Michael was a member of the Pelham Fish and Game Club of Pelham, NH. Besides his devoted and loving wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Caitlin Connell of Andover, MA; two sons, Riley and Griffin Connell, both of Andover, MA; a sister, Kathleen Connell of Lowell, MA; three brothers, Christopher Connell of Lincoln, MA, Jonathan and his wife, Yalan Connell of Manchester, NH, and James Connell and his fiancée, Sharon Hirsch, both of Nashua, NH. Michael is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as several close friends. CONNELL Mr. Michael "Spike" L. Connell, 45, of Andover, MA, formerly of Westford, MA, died Nov. 21, 2007. Visiting hours Sun. 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mon., at 11 A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 12 Noon at St. Catherine's Church in Westford, MA. Burial in St. Catherine's Cemetery in Westford, MA. Memorials may be made in his name to either the Kaplan Family Hospice, 75 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the Catholic Appeal, 2121 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02135-3193. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Connell

13 Entries

Michael Connell

September 29, 2017

Can't believe I'm just hearing about this. Have not seen Mike in ages. Rest in peace my friend.

Carolyn Arno

December 5, 2007

The world was a better place with Spike in it. I am a fellow Westford Academy 1980 graduate and feel fortunate to have had him for a classmate. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Kerry, Rick, family Petzing/Arnold

November 28, 2007

"Uncle Mike" a great addition to our family; may the love you have shown us all remain. If we believe in anything - we would like to believe that God had a purpose for calling you home; he gave you the strength to endure and my sister the strength to survive. We promise to be there for Ally and the kids as much as possible and know that you are looking upon them with the pride and love that you have always shown. We are proud to have had you in our lives; a memory that will forever be close to our hearts.

lisa murphy

November 27, 2007

I haven't seen Spike since high school, but I have thought of him often. I'm not sure why this has hit me so hard, except may be because he made me laugh so hard. He was someone that touched people in a way that would stay with us always, even with no contact for 27 years... just the thought of him makes me laugh-- I think he would love that. My deapest sympathy to his family --I know you must be very special.

Kelly Clark

November 26, 2007

Thank you for everything, Mike. Mary McHale has a great story about you paying for her and her friends' meal following a lector training session.

You and your terrific family are the subjects of many prayers!

Maria Sullivan

November 26, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear.
We share your grief.

Our hearts go out to you.

Kaplan House
Room #9
James Sullivan's Family

Dwight Turner

November 26, 2007

To the Connell Family,
My deepest condolences during this difficult time. Mike and I go back to the fall of 1980 at Swain School of Design where a friendship was established and continued to this day. Although distance and the charters of life kept us apart, I will always call him my friend.
Sincerely,

Cindi Connell

November 25, 2007

Dear Connell Family,
Whenever one of us passes, a special prayer is said for it is a great loss to our large Connell clan. Our sincerest condolences.
Cindi and Scott Connell (Earle's and Joan's son)

MAC

November 25, 2007

In my family, when something goes mildly wrong--like, when the restaurant you drive an hour to is closed--we say, "How could you have known . . ??", imitating a telephone commercial from the mid-90s ("next time, call ahead"). I found out years later that Spike wrote those commercials. When I met him even more years later, I mentioned our family tradition. He looked at me blankly, and then his face lit up, and he said, "that's mine!"

You never know how your life will touch other's. This small piece of Spike lives on in my family.

Greco

November 24, 2007

"Spikael"...I can still see you standing on Boston Rd posing as a body builder for on coming traffic. Class of 80' wouldn't have been the same without you. Huge smile, contagious laugh, you will be missed!

Sherry Strickland (Steele)

November 24, 2007

I knew Mike well. We always ended up in the same classes from the Frost school during elemetry years all the way through high school at WA. He always loved the Army and Art. No doubt that "Army" was in the title name of his company. He was by far the best artist and always the funniest in our class. I was always assured to get a joke from Mike. It was great to see him and his wife at the last WA 1980 class reunion. I know that Mike will be missed by his co-workers and his family. He was a great guy. He is now in a peaceful place.

Cyndi Crumb

November 24, 2007

Michael,
You touched us all, and we will always miss you.
Cyndi & Jimmie

Donald Beal

November 24, 2007

I
am sadden to hear of "Spikes" passing. I grew up in Westford and new
Mike from high school and then much better in college at the Swain
School of Design. We had alot of fun together, he was a very funny guy
and the world is a little duller without him. My deepest sympathies to
his wife and children, his parents, his extended family, especialy the
Westford Connells of whom I have such fond memories.
Sincerely, Donald Beal

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