Anna F. Connolly

Connolly, Anna F. (Russell) of Quincy formerly of Milton, passed away July 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Connolly. Loving mother of Gerald Connolly of Weymouth, John Connolly of Peabody, James Connolly of Duxbury, Maureen Connolly of Newton and Loretta Connolly of Swampscott and Patrick Connolly of Medfield. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Sister of Henry Russell of West Roxbury, John Russell of Quincy, Maureen Ashness of NC, Patrick Russell of Quincy and the late Jane Cantino and Margaret McNamee. Anna was the daughter of the late Patrick H. Russell and Margaret M. (Bowen) of Co. Cork, Ireland and Boston, MA. Anna grew up at Annese in W. Cork, Ireland and lived and raised her family in Milton before settling in Quincy. Anna worked for the United States Postal Service in South Boston for many years before retiring in 1980. Anna was a very faithful and devoted Catholic. Family was the cornerstone of Anna’s life. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Milton Cemetery, Milton. In memory of Anna donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Craft St, Sutie 450, Newton, MA 02458-1287.