Obituary for David Connolly
Passed peacefully away at Springdale Hospital surrounded by his loving family on October 7th, 2010, Dave Connolly, aged 65 years. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Hilda Connolly, brothers Peter and Keith, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Anne and Kevin Bell. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and best friend Barbara (Lythgoe) with whom he would have celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on October 11th, 2010); sons: Greg (Darlene), Winsor, Ontario, Jeff (Cathryn), Lloydminster, Alberta; his treasured grandchildren: Grant, Kara, Daniel and Jack; brothers: Frank (Joan), Ottawa, Wayne (Marie), St. John's, and Monty, Deer Lake; sisters: Barbara (Don Butt), Carbonear, Mary (Glenn Holloway), St. John's, Joan (John Morris), St. John's; sister-in-law Sharon Connolly (Bren Quigley), St. John's, sister-in-law Joan (Jerry Ryan), Jacksonville, Ark; brother-in-law David Lythgoe (Marilyn), Mt. Pearl; special nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart: Judy (Jim Murphy), Sharon (Wayne Squires), Susan (Randy Dean), Ron Bell (Sharon), as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Also leaving to mourn his good fishing buddy Tom Leaver and long time friend Tab Taylor. Dave was a retired Manager with the Bank of Nova Scotia for 35 years and served with many branches across the province. Dave was also a member of the Notre Dame Masonic Lodge, Past President and Life Member of the Springdale Lions Club. Dave was an avid salmon fisherman who could be seen many an hour fishing the West Brook and Indian River Falls., Funeral service took place at Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, October 11th, 2010. Donations in Dave's memory may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com