James « Jim » Connolly
1934-2018
With heavy hearts, the family of Jim Connolly, husband of
Wanda Burgess, announce his passing on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at
Bobby’s Hospice. Born December 14, 1934 in Saint John, he
was a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Greer)
Connolly.
Jim was a songwriter and musician; he lived for music and
loved to play his guitar. An avid outdoorsman in his younger days, he
enjoyed camping, fishing, trapping, and logging, and was a guide and
woodsman for a time. Jim lived in Montreal for over 20 years before
returning home, where his heart was, to work at UNB in Fredericton as
a Computer Programmer. He was also a Korean War Veteran, serving from
1952-1955.
In addition to his loving wife, Wanda, Jim is survived by his
daughters, Sharon Rosborough (Floyd) of Prince William, and Laura
Connolly (Curt) of Fredericton; step-daughters, Angela J. Dunham and
Candace Dunham-Slattery; sisters, Mary Thompson and Sharon Gray, both
of Saint John and Terri Connolly-Smith of Ontario and numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Doreen
(Dallow); sister, Margaret « Peggy » Francis Craggette; and
his infant brother, Timothy Connolly.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461
Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425). A funeral
service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2 pm from
Brenan’s Bay View Chapel. A Celebration of Jim’s
Life will be announced at a later date. For those who wish,
remembrances to Bobby’s Hospice or the Extra Mural Program
would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and
remembrances may be placed at www.brenansfh.com.
There’s a place
with me where your fingertips still rest.
Your touch will always
linger and your whispers softly echo.
It’s the place where a part of
you will forever be a part of me.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Jim Connolly 19342018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
