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William Connolly Obituary

William M. Connolly WINDSOR - William Martin Connolly, 59, died Aug. 18, 2011 in his home. Mr. Connolly was the son of the late Paul and Mary Connolly. He was employed with B & B Services as a general contractor. Survivors include his wife, Patricia G. Connolly; daughters, Catherine Mallet of Portsmouth, Amanda Jones of Virginia Beach, and Sarah Connolly of Windsor; son, Chris Connolly of Suffolk; and three brothers and four sisters. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Father Daniel Ahern at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, with visitation following until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holly Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine's Chapel, 12083 Smith's Neck Road, Carrollton, VA 23314. Condolences may be registered at rwbakerfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 20, 2011.

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kevin osfolk

August 24, 2011

Billy was a wonderful man and my wife and i will never forget his kindness. He will be greatly missed, often thought of, and remembered kindly.
Sincerely, Amanda and Kevin Osfolk

August 21, 2011

Dear Jim Connolly and
To The Loved Ones Of Billy,

I Have heard so many great things about Billy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Herby and Brenda Gillette

Bubba Burnette

August 20, 2011

Dear Chris,

Thinking of you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Bubba

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