Connolly, Wayne Joseph –
Guysborough Intervale, Age 66. Passed away peacefully
after a long battle with cancer, with his sister at his side on
Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Guysborough Memorial
Hospital.
Wayne was born in Sydney on January 14, 1956 a son of Bessie
(Hall) Connolly and the late John Archibald Connolly. He was a
lifelong resident of Guysborough Intervale. Wayne enjoyed his
long-time career as a long-haul truck driver where he met many
lifelong friends. In his later years he worked in
Alberta.
Wayne is survived by his children, Corrine, Antigonish; Wayne
Jr., Edmonton, AB; Mother, Bessie Connolly, Guysborough Intervale;
Wayne Jr. works in Alberta as a self-employed truck driver which his
father was very proud of. Also surviving are his siblings, Leo Kelly
(Beverly), Halifax; sisters, Pheobe Cleary, Guysborough Intervale;
Darlene Myers (Allan), Guysborough Intervale; Kenny Flavin (Shelley),
Antigonish; Mike Carter (Annette), St. Francis Harbour; many nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, John A. Connolly and
brother-in-law Duane Cleary.
Wayne’s family is thankful for the excellent health
care provided to him at Guysborough Memorial Hospital, as well as
homecare and palliative care.
There will be no visitation. A graveside service
will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in St. Patrick’s
Upper Cemetery, Guysborough Intervale. Donations may be
made to Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral
Home, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne Joseph Connolly 1956 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia