It is with great sadness that the family announces the
passing of Helen Catherine McConnell of Rothesay, NB, wife of Robert
Solomon McConnell, which occurred on July 1, 2012 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on July 1, 1928 she was a
daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Saunders)
Craig.
Helen was a lifelong resident of Greater Saint John and
Rothesay. She was a past member of Westfield Golf and Country Club,
the Riverside Country Club and IODE Dr. William MacIntosh Chapter.
Helen was past president of NB Branch CWSGA for 30 plus years. She was
a member of the Union Club and was also a faithful member of Portland
United Church and St. David’s United Church.
Helen is survived by her loving husband, Robert; her
children, Robert (Susan) McConnell, Randall (Barbara) McConnell and
Cynthia (William) Shaw; five grandchildren, Kelly, Andrew and Peter
Shaw, Evan and Nicholas McConnell; several nieces and nephews. She was
the last surviving member of her immediate family and is predeceased
by her parents, one sister, Marion Alexander; two brothers, Alfred and
Edmund Craig.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 7-9 pm and Thursday, July 5, 2012 from
2-4 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at
11:00 am from St. David’s United Church, Rothesay, NB. A
private family interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. For
those who wish remembrances may be made to Bobby’s Hospice,
Portland United Church and St. David’s United Church would
be appreciated by the family.
Condolences
Many, many memories of Helen over many years.
— Peter, Carol Daniels
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Be strong and take care. Best wishes
— Chris &Pat Branch
Our condolences on the death of your Wife,Mother,& Grandmother.Please know we are thinking of you at this sad time and we only learned recently that Helen was really ill. .
We are sorry.
— Pat & Marg Gallagher
Our condolences on the death of your Wife,Mother,& Grandmother.Please know we are thinking of you at this sad time and we only learned recently that Helen was really ill. .
We are sorry.
— Pat & Marg Gallagher
We were very saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Carl, Suzanne & Ethan Gaunce
We are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We have many fond memories of you and her over the years. Know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
— Bob Setzke & Family
Susan - Sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin Langford
— kevin langford
Please accept our condolences
— Isabel and Doug Quayle
I am so sorry for your loss.
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you PEACE.
Just wanted you to know that I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Love and Prayers
Dawn
— Dawn Lewis
May the Lord strengthen you and give you everything you need in the next few days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb and Clayton Rogers
— Barb and Clayton Rogers
On behalf of the Ladies Section, Union Club,I want to send you our sincere condolences. May your happy memories of Helen keep her alive in your hearts forever.
— Janice Waldschutz, Ladies Section, Union Club
There will be lots of opportunities to miss you Helen, from the gym, to sharing a cart at the Hampton Golf club, to coffee at McDonalds, to bridge, to Banbor shopping trips and telephone chats. It has been a pleasure.
— Paula Cyr
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you this week. Love Al and Mare.
— Al and Mary McDaid
We are thinking of your family during this difficult time. We are glad to have spent time with Helen during our Alexander reunion two summers ago and our daughters enjoyed chatting with her at the Kingston Market. Our thoughts are with you.
— Audrey and Gerald Alexander and Family
Dear Mr. McConnell, Robert, Randy, Cynthia and your families,
My heart goes out to you. I knew and loved your Mom from the time I was a very small child. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate her life. I send you love and prayers.
Jill Bambury
— Jill Bambury
Read with great sadness the passing of your
lovely Wife & Mother. She was a delightful person
and always so pleasant. Cherish your many memories and that will help with your great loss.
Sincerely, Millie & Sandy Gregory
— Sandy & Millie Gregory
To Bob & Family: We are so sorry to learn of Helen's passing, we had some wonderful fun times together in Florida. We will never forget her. Our sincere sympathy to you Bob and your family. Julie & Bob Lantz
— Julie & Bob Lantz
Sincere condolences, sorry I missed you at the parlor. See you tomorrow.
Always a friend to the McConnels
Rick
— Rick MacPhee
My sincere condolences go out to you for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
— Frank MacPhee
Out condolences especially Bob and Family
— Ann and Barry King
Dear McConnell family,
I was very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She remains so full of life in my many memories of her, especially from my early years growing up on Windsor Street. I remember her turquoise Pontiac convertible and her big smile and laugh, her sunglasses and most of all, her warm welcome, her sense of humour, her laugh.
In later years I saw her less often, but whenever I did she had the same warm interest and welcoming smile. But she remained close to my family especially my Mom and Dad who I know will miss her terribly.
The same is certainly true of all of you. I’m sorry for your loss.
But I think she had a great life with all of you as well. She was one of a kind.
Thinking of you and Helen.
Brent Bambury
— Brent Bambury
Cynthia, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, she was such a beautiful lady and always looked so perfect when she was in the office>
My prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Kelly
— Kelly Ross
