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CONNELLY, BRENT A.
(1939–2023)
Forester and Author
It is with profound sadness that the family of Brent Connelly announces his passing at Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, at the age of 83. Brent passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Brownsburg, Quebec, on November 10, 1939, to the late George and Marion (MacVicar) Connelly. Dearly loved husband of 54 years to Heather (MacTavish) Connelly. Adored father of Janet Blenman (Merrill), Michael Connelly (Linda), Brent Connelly (Michele), Christine Neubauer (Brian), Kathy Macdonald (Reid), John Connelly, and Nancy Syrett (Steven). Much-loved grandfather of Matthew Currie (Warren Carter), Ryan Currie (Michelle Crago), and Courtney Warman (Mike); Alexa-Rae and Justin Connelly; Amanda Connelly (Mark Duncan) and Christopher Connelly; Daniel and Nicole Neubauer; Deborah Macdonald; and Hannah Syrett (Jacob Sheridan). Proud great-grandfather of Mila Currie, Connor and Caileigh Peters, and Blake Warman. Dear brother of Janice Bateman (Gordon) and special cousin of Terry Noble. Heartfelt thanks to Brent’s PSWs (Cindy, Sally, and Chelsea) and to the palliative care team at the Queensway-Carleton. Brent spent a rewarding career spanning 39 years as a forester in the Lake Superior and Algonquin provincial parks. A natural storyteller, Brent published four books about his life in and out of the forests.
A memorial service will be held at
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc.
127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario (613) 256-3313
Friday, July 14, 2023, from 12 noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment of ashes at a later date.
For those who may choose to honour Brent with a memorial donation, please consider the Lanark County chapter of Parkinson Canada or the Almonte General Hospital–Fairview Manor Foundation’s CT scan fundraising campaign.
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
Saturday June 10th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Almonte, Province: Ontario
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brent Allister Connelly Saturday June 10th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
