Barbara Connelly's Obituary
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Decatur-Barbara A. Connelly, 81, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital.
The family will welcome those who wish to pay their respects from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011 in the fireside chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in Decatur, Illinois. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Barbara was born May 10, 1929 in Yonkers, N.Y the daughter of Robert and Lola (Sigafoos) Anderson. Barbara was a wonderful wife and loving mother, and grandmother. She married Joseph Connelly May 5, 1950.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband; Joseph, son; Dale Connelly and wife Nancy of New Brighton, MN, grandson; Gus Connelly, and sister-in-law; Lois Quinn and husband Joseph of Irvington, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Lee Connelly, and her brother; Robert Anderson.
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