In Memory Of
Carole A. Connelly
1940
2024
Carole A. Connelly
May 9, 1940 — May 13, 2024
Carole A. Connelly, 84, of Delmar, NY, formally of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Carole was born in Cortland, NY, on May 9, 1940, to Edwin and Florence Berean of McGraw, NY.
She graduated from McGraw High School, Class of 1958. She went on to SUNY Morrisville and graduated with a degree in nursing. She married Gene A. Connelly when he returned from his tour of service with the United States Armed Forces, they built a life together and started a family. Carole and Gene were happily married for 62 years. Carole was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and Gigi. She worked as a nurse at Cortland Memorial Hospital early in her career, worked at Smith Corona, was a Trustee and then Mayor for the Village of McGraw (1981-1987), and was a bus driver for McGraw School District from 1979 to 2008 before retiring.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Dann of Delmar, NY and Susette Underwood of Winter Park, FL; her grandchildren, Nicole (James), Michael (Danielle), Ashley, Lauren, Lindsey, Kelly, Todd, Tyler, and Nicole; her great-grandchildren, Emma, Vincent, Avery, Zuri, Landyn, Paige and Mariah. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Berean; a brother-in-law, Robert McGraw; sister-in-law, Berdine Connelly; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gene A. Connelly; a son, Michael Connelly; a brother, Bruce Berean; a sister, Elaine McGraw; a brother-in-law, James Connelly; sisters-in-law Donna Rutan and Sharon Morehouse; and son-in-law Steven Trudeau.
Per Carole's request, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Carole's memory can be made to the McGraw Fire Department, 7 W. Center Street, McGraw, NY,13101.
Carole was born in Cortland, NY, on May 9, 1940, to Edwin and Florence Berean of McGraw, NY.
She graduated from McGraw High School, Class of 1958. She went on to SUNY Morrisville and graduated with a degree in nursing. She married Gene A. Connelly when he returned from his tour of service with the United States Armed Forces, they built a life together and started a family. Carole and Gene were happily married for 62 years. Carole was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and Gigi. She worked as a nurse at Cortland Memorial Hospital early in her career, worked at Smith Corona, was a Trustee and then Mayor for the Village of McGraw (1981-1987), and was a bus driver for McGraw School District from 1979 to 2008 before retiring.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Dann of Delmar, NY and Susette Underwood of Winter Park, FL; her grandchildren, Nicole (James), Michael (Danielle), Ashley, Lauren, Lindsey, Kelly, Todd, Tyler, and Nicole; her great-grandchildren, Emma, Vincent, Avery, Zuri, Landyn, Paige and Mariah. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Berean; a brother-in-law, Robert McGraw; sister-in-law, Berdine Connelly; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gene A. Connelly; a son, Michael Connelly; a brother, Bruce Berean; a sister, Elaine McGraw; a brother-in-law, James Connelly; sisters-in-law Donna Rutan and Sharon Morehouse; and son-in-law Steven Trudeau.
Per Carole's request, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Carole's memory can be made to the McGraw Fire Department, 7 W. Center Street, McGraw, NY,13101.
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