Connolly, Jerome Francis, age 66, of North Grant.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jerome Connolly announce the passing of their loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather at St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on Sunday, February 8, 2015.
Born in Antigonish, Jerome was the eldest child of Kenneth and Margaret (O'Connor) Connolly of Guysborough Intervale.
Jerome was a 1970 and 1972 graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and a retired teacher (2005) having taught in the one-room school in Boylston, MacPherson Elementary in Antigonish, and HM MacDonald School in Maryvale over his 33 year career. After his retirement, he worked as a psychiatric nursing attendant at St. Martha's Hospital. Those who knew Jerome will remember him as a kind and true friend who loved to laugh and tell a story. His favourite pastimes included family card games, bluegrass festivals, and reading. He was also an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed golf and snowmobiling. Jerome was a skilled guitar player and often shared his love of music at seniors' homes, community concerts, and with his musician friends. Jerome was a member of St. Mary's Choir in Maryvale and a member of the Antigonish Town and County Palliative Care Society.
Jerome will be missed by his loving and dedicated family, including his wife of 42 years, Rose (Chisholm, née Kennedy); children, Michael (Diane) Chisholm, Antigonish, Wayne Chisholm, Qatar, Brian (Anita) Chisholm, Antigonish, Noella (Kelly) Bossio, Jasper, AB, Donalda (Leo) MacDougall, Antigonish, Shauna (Dale) Chokan, Barrie, ON, Janice (James) Duggan, Qatar, Ian (Heather) Connolly, Spruce Grove, AB; parents, Kenneth and Margaret Connolly, brothers, Philip (Mary), Guysborough Intervale, and Martin, Antigonish; sister-in-law, Maxine Connolly, Guysborough Intervale; sisters, Theresa Connolly, Saint John, NB, Dorothy (Joe) Delorey, Linwood, Joanne (John) Davis, Connecticut, Laura (Charlie) Gabriel, Lower Sackville, and Alice (Art) Embree, Cole Harbour. He was also loved and will be remembered by his 18 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by sister, Virginia Clare, and brother, Peter James.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street Antigonish. Funeral Mass Friday in St. Ninian Cathedral at 11:00am. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryvale.
In Memoriam, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Arthritis Society of Canada appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com