Passed peacefully away at her residence in Manuels on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Jerry 1990. Left with fond and loving memories Elaine Connolly (Ray Chartrand), Carol Woodhouse (David), Paul (Vicki), Jo-Ann Connolly (Gerard Laarhuis), Tonia Connolly and Gerarda Gamberg (Terry), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Also, other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Sunday, August 30, 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Thomas of Villa Nova Church, Manuels on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Interment in the R.C. Cemetery, Topsail. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vera Perlin Society. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca