Obituary of Terrance R. Connelly

Terrance R. "Terry" Connelly, 60, of Fairfield Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the South Jersey Healthcare Hospice Inpatient Center in Bridgeton. He was the son of the late Mary R. Connelly and James H. Connelly. Terrance was born in Washington, DC and was a resident of Fairfield Twp. on the Diamond-C Ranch. He graduated from Cumberland Regional High School, Cumberland County College and Stockton State College. Before retiring, he was a nurse at Elmer Hospital. He enjoyed vacationing at Acadia National Park in Maine and watching the Fall leaves turn colors in Vermont. During his youth he was a member of the Bit & Spur 4-H Horse Club. He was devoted to his ever present friends, his dogs, Freda and Hilda. He is survived by; his brother, Grant Connelly of Vineland; a nephew, James Connelly and wife Ashley of Williamstown; and a niece, Cpl. Kathleen Connelly of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, San Diego, CA. Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.