Thomas R Connolly

Thomas R Connolly, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Tom was the beloved son of the late Robert and Isabel (Stahl) Connolly. He was also pre-deceased by his brother-in-law and good friend, Robert Guertin.

Tom was born in Boston, grew up in Canton, graduated from Milton High School, and has lived in Hyannis since the 1980’s. He is survived by his sister, Carol (Carolyn) of Marstons Mills, his brother, Robert and his wife Jean of Pepperell, his sister, Joanne and her fiancé Don Allen of Cummaquid, and his brother, Joseph and his wife Dorothy of Yarmouth. He was the beloved uncle of Nathan (Ashley), Kelsey (Tim), Matthew, Kevin (Sarah), Shaylyn (Matthew), Robert (Sandra), and Caitlin (Chris), and the adored and entertaining granduncle of Isabelle, Jackson, Callie, Devin, and Russell.

Tom was employed by Milton Public Schools, Boch Toyota, the Town of Barnstable Recreation Dept and Shaw’s supermarket. Tom greeted everyone with a great big smile and a “Hey Buddy!” If you were lucky enough to know Tom, you know how kind he was, and how much joy he brought into the lives of everyone who knew him. He was always the first one ready to help - If a door needed to be held, if you needed help with groceries, taking out the trash, or just an extra hand.

Tom loved cars, trucks and shining them up! He loved to watch traffic and people-watch. The weather was a special interest, and sending warnings about upcoming rain, snow, wind and traffic events was a regular daily occurrence. He loved anything related to the police or the fire department, and he spent hours sitting in his truck watching from favorite spots observing the goings-on and reporting back to friends and family. He was the first one to show up at any party, and he could smell sticky buns and brownies from far away!

Great appreciation is given to the staff at Hospice and the Terraces in Orleans, Dr. Bader and all the medical staff and friends who supported Tom.

A wake will be held at Doane, Beal and Ames, West Main St., Hyannis on Monday November 23, 2026, at 4-7PM. Burial will be private.