Sophie M. Glinski Connelly

Sophie M. (Glinski) Connelly, a devoted mother, grandmother and long-time resident of Branford, CT passed away peacefully on 04/01/2025, at the age of 96.
Sophie was the beloved wife of the late James E. Connelly, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2009. Sophie was raised in Gardner, MA, the youngest of twelve children of Boleslaw and Stephania (Rachupka) Glinski. She graduated from Gardner High School and Burroughs Business School in Worcester, MA, before moving to Connecticut.
A hard worker with a quiet strength, Sophie spent her career in accounts receivable, working for notable companies such as H.P. Hood, Golden Crest Ice Cream, Sero Shirtmakers and Starter Sportswear.
Nothing made her prouder than being a mother and grandmother. She leaves behind her two loving daughters, Maureen (Sean) Yourell of Portland CT and Jane (David) Greenblott of Newburyport, MA, as well as her cherished grandchildren: Austin, Audra and Alexis Greenblott.
She is also survived by her brothers in law, Robert (LaVerle) Connelly and John ( Marguerite) Riley, as well as many near nieces and nephews, who brought her joy over the years. Sophie was pre-deceased by her brothers, Walter, Zigmont, Stanley, joseph, Michael and Henry, along with her sisters, Jennie Carpenter, Blanche Glinski, Henrica Tourtellotte, Lillian Kisloski and Sally Cormier, all of with whom she had a lifelong bond.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Addison Place in Glastonbury, CT, and most recently Portland Care and Rehabilitation in Portland, CT, for their generous care and kindness during Sophie's final years.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 7th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 731 Main Street, Branford, CT. Family and friends may go directly to the church as there will be no calling hours. Interment will follow at All Saint's Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 – an organization close to Sophie's heart.