OBITUARY

Mary E. Walsh Connelly

November 8, 1922 – February 26, 2014
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Mary Ellen Connelly, 91, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Born November 8, 1922 to Mary and Francis Walsh in New York City, Mary raised 13 children along with her husband Bill. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Andrews Church since 1967. Mary and her family were granted the key to Cape Coral after winning a GAC McCall home at the World’s Fair in NY in 1964. The family relocated to Cape Coral in 1967 and has resided here as year round residents since. She has volunteered throughout her life with charities and organizations and was a member of the VFW since 1967. Simply grand, smiling all the way, strong, beautiful and full of love, Mary is survived by her 11 loving children Margaret Thingelstad, Thomas Morrow, Florence, Pat Amoruso, Robert, Mary Connelly Morrow, Peggy Ann Boulay, Gregory, Edward, Brian and John; 38 cherished grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband William (Bill); 2 sons William (Billy), Jr. and Thomas; brothers and sisters, Ann "Anna" Walsh, Francis "Raymond" Walsh, John "Jackie" Walsh, Frances "Tottie" Walsh and Buddy Walsh, and 2 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at Coral Ridge Funeral Home between the hours of 10 – 2pm. The funeral mass will be on Monday, March 3rd at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Cape Coral at 10:30am with burial to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Mom was like the sun - her children, the planets - we drew strength. Through her warmth, we revolved around her energy. She lit up our faces with her smile. She was the light of our universe - may she forever glow in our hearts.

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  • Visitation Sunday, March 2, 2014
  • Funeral Service Monday, March 3, 2014
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Pat Bacon

March 7, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maggie Guiney

March 5, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. You will miss her greatly but must have lovely memories and her life was long and loving. We salute her from Ireland and are thinking of you.

Zenda

March 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'd like to share the following: "A cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one, it means they are visiting you. They usually show up when you most need them or miss them. They also make an appearance during times of celebration as well as despair to let you know they will always be with you. Look for them, they'll appear." - When my Dad passed away, a cardinal came, and sat in a oak tree in our back yard, for 3 days straight. It seems as though I always see a cardinal when I need some extra comfort.

Michael Morris

March 4, 2014

Dearest Mary and Family,

I am with you in your time of sorrow Although you may not see me in the flesh, I am there, & I am sorry for your loss...

Gail Myers

March 4, 2014

My love and prayers to all of you. I have wonderful memories as a teenager, having good times at the Connelly home. John, your mother always made me feel right at home. God bless you all as you carry on her legacy of love.

Wendy and Tim Blackwell

March 4, 2014

Keeping you all in our thoughts during this time. May you all remember all the wonderful things you learned from her and keep her memories alive in the years to come.

R C

March 3, 2014

Our prayers go out to the family. Especially Ed and Brian we have known you and your family for many many years. God bless you all.

Rick and Debbie Carroll

Eileen & Ron Sklon

March 1, 2014

Our thoughts are with Maureen & Bobby and his whole family. What a loving family and a love filled life she had.
Eileen & Ron Sklon

Chuck and Pamela Lane

March 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We hope the memories of a woman of faith and strength will comfort you in the days ahead.

barb janssen and patrick cookson

March 1, 2014

sorry to hear of your loss, she was an amazing women and the family is in our prayers.

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Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery
Cape Coral, FL
239-283-0540