Mary Louise Connelly

Mrs. Connelly was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 12, 1923, the second child and only daughter of the late William and Rita Dillmeier. She was predeceased by her brother, William Dillmeier. Mrs. Connelly died at home in Williamsburg, VA, on Sunday, September 23, surrounded by her children. She was married for more than 60 years to the late James Paul Connelly. She is survived by her children: Mary Carroll; Kathleen; Deidre; James Jr.; Megan Fletcher; Melissa Connelly Bell; John; Cynthia Canary, and their spouses. She is also survived by her grandchildren Mike, Maggie, Mimi, Nick, Donald, James, Kate, Emily, Thomas, Tim, Mary Catherine, James, Ava, and William. Raised in Garden City, N. Y., Mrs. Connelly graduated from Garden City High School Class of 1940; Trinity College, Washington, D. C., Class of 1944; and earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Fordham University. A longtime resident of Williamsburg and parishioner of St. Bede Church, she was active for many years with Meals on Wheels and F.I.S.H. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg on Friday, October 12, at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to F.I.S.H. in Williamsburg, or the hospice or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home.