Madeline Elizabeth Connelly, beloved Mother, Nana, and Gigi, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025 at the age of 90 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Madeline was born to Ruth and Lawrence Dolloff of Laconia, New Hampshire on March 4, 1935. Madeline attended and graduated from Laconia High School in June of 1953. During her years of high school, she took great pride in being a majorette. Prior to graduation, she married her former spouse, Charles Edward Connelly in 1952. Together, they had a daughter named Laurie Beth. Madeline worked as a medical transcriptionist for Northgate Hospital and Northwest Hospital in Seattle, Washington for 20 years before retiring. Madeline and her significant other Gerald Raleigh Williams of 20 years enjoyed their cabin on Whidbey Island. They spent their time fishing, going to garage sales, and loved being part of the community prior to Gerald’s passing in 2002. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Lorraine and Trudy. She is survived by her daughter Laurie, her granddaughters Lauren and Leah, and 7 great grandchildren. Please visit www.floralhillslynnwood.com to leave your condolences on Madeline’s online guestbook.
