In Memory Of
Elizabeth D. Connelly
1934
2020
Elizabeth D. Connelly
November 30, 1934 — April 8, 2020
Elizabeth D. "Betty" Connelly, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.
Betty was the daughter of the late Phillip and Margaret (O'Brien) Dillon.
She was the devoted wife of over 35 years to the late James A. Connelly.
Betty spent her life dedicated to her faith her children and educating. "Grammy" as she was fondly known as, volunteered for many years at Rosendale Elementary School where she was able to watch her grandchildren grow. She also volunteered with many church's including St. Mary's Cresent Church in Halfmoon and Immaculate Conception in Glenville.
She loved music, eating chocolate cake, spending time at the beach, was an avid reader and had a love for animals, now being reunited with her loving canine companions, Jack and Jill.
She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren. Sharing her love of books and having tea parties with them. She was truly a kid at heart.
In addition to her parents and her husband she was predeceased by her brother, Phillip Dillon.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Maureen (John) Lucy, Rebecca (Mike Bevel) Connelly, Stephanie Connelly, Amanda Greco and Megan Connelly. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alexandra Greco, Abigael Greco, James Neeld, Kevin (Emily) Neeld, her great grandson, Cameron Neeld and her siblings, Thomas Dillon, Robert (Pat) Dillon, Peggy VanUmmersen, Mary Jane (Ron) Paland.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York 4 Pine West Plaza Albany, NY 12205 in Betty's memory.
Betty was the daughter of the late Phillip and Margaret (O'Brien) Dillon.
She was the devoted wife of over 35 years to the late James A. Connelly.
Betty spent her life dedicated to her faith her children and educating. "Grammy" as she was fondly known as, volunteered for many years at Rosendale Elementary School where she was able to watch her grandchildren grow. She also volunteered with many church's including St. Mary's Cresent Church in Halfmoon and Immaculate Conception in Glenville.
She loved music, eating chocolate cake, spending time at the beach, was an avid reader and had a love for animals, now being reunited with her loving canine companions, Jack and Jill.
She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren. Sharing her love of books and having tea parties with them. She was truly a kid at heart.
In addition to her parents and her husband she was predeceased by her brother, Phillip Dillon.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Maureen (John) Lucy, Rebecca (Mike Bevel) Connelly, Stephanie Connelly, Amanda Greco and Megan Connelly. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alexandra Greco, Abigael Greco, James Neeld, Kevin (Emily) Neeld, her great grandson, Cameron Neeld and her siblings, Thomas Dillon, Robert (Pat) Dillon, Peggy VanUmmersen, Mary Jane (Ron) Paland.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York 4 Pine West Plaza Albany, NY 12205 in Betty's memory.
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