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Janet Connell Obituary

CONNELL, Janet T.

passed away on March 3, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 9, 1942 to Richard Edward Connell and Anne Forebaugh Connell, and raised in Southern NJ. She graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, the Camden Campus of Rutgers University, and Hahnemann Medical School (now Drexel Medical School), where she also took the residency in Psychiatry. Janet practiced general psychiatry in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA, specializing in treatment of addictions. For 18 years Janet served as Director of the St. John Vianney Hospital, a treatment facility for Catholic priests and nuns in Downingtown, PA. She married Robert Butterwick in June of 1980. She retired to Green Valley, AZ, in July of 2010. In retirement, Janet was active in The Women of Quail Creek, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of AZ, The Sonora Astronomy Society, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and several political clubs. She served as a Precinct Committee Person for the Democratic Party of Pima County. She enjoyed travel both domestically and overseas, including visiting family in MO and WA State. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Richard and Anne; her husband Robert, and her sister-in-law, Renee Connell. She is survived by her brother, Richard Jr.; her sister, Mary Lois; a niece, four nephews, six grand-nieces and nephews, one great-grandnephew; her stepson, Chip Butterwick, and her stepdaughter, Robin Butterwick. Charitable contributions in Janet's memory can be made to Doctors Without Borders, YOTO (Youth on Their Own), or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 21, 2021.

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Susan Harrison

June 3, 2023

I just learned of the death of Dr. Janet Connell. It may sound trite, but she was one of the few really great women I have ever known. During the late 80s she guided me through a critical time of my life when I was making a major life change. That sounds weak, but I don't have a word appropriate enough.

Judith O'Hara Orth

July 27, 2021

I was so shocked to see that Janet died. I was always going to get in touch with her and her family! As a child, I was treated by Dick's brother....can't remember his name, but he was so kind and generous!! He had a small office in Gloucester. He came to the house in Bellmawr Park and treated me 3 years in a row for rheumatic fever and never charged my family!! His care was amazing...I remember that he was a pharmacist first and then went on to medical school. I always wanted to thank him and tell him that my son after graduation from Princeton went on the medical school. Also, wanted to let him know that because of his very good care, I am 80 years old and very healthy!!! I take no medications and walk, workout and play golf 4 times a week.....all due to his great care and kindness!! I hope relatives of this doc see this message!!! I remember Janet, Dick, the musician and his wife Anne. Very great people!! Thanks, Dr. Connell!!

Sanda Schuldmann

March 21, 2021

Janet was an incredible presence for those who live in Green Valley and were lucky enough to know her. She made every Wednesday discussion group consequential. She was a great friend, a person of integrity and moral character seldom present in today's society. She will be greatly missed. Heartfelt condolences to the family. May her memory be a blessing

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