Mary “Molly” (Costello) Connolly, 86, a lifelong Norwood resident, died peacefully November 26 in Norfolk surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of the late James F. Connolly.
Born in Norwood, August 22, 1922, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Rowe) Costello, Mrs. Connolly had lived in Norwood for most of her life.
Mrs. Connolly was a graduate of the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She retired from Norwood Hospital after many years as the Nursing Supervisor.
Mrs. Connolly served in the Navy during World War II as a nurse.
“Nini” cherished spending time with her family and being close to the ocean. She spent her whole life selflessly making others’ lives easier. Some people wonder all their lives if they have made a difference, if they have made the world a better place… there is no question that the world has been a better place for having Molly Connolly in it.
She is survived by her children, Mary Joyce and her husband, Tom of Dennisport, Sandra Scott and her husband, Jack of Norfolk, James Connolly Jr. of Otisfield, Maine, Laura Bean and her husband, Richard of Otisfield, Michael Connolly and his wife, Lisa of Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Patrick Connolly and his wife, Karen of Wrentham. Sister of the late William, Joseph and Phillip Costello
She was the beloved Nini to Molly and Anna Bean of Otisfield, Frank and Phillip Scott of Norfolk, Blythe, Athen, Brooke and Hannah Connolly of Otisfield, Ashley Connolly of Wrentham and Madolyn and Rowan Connolly of Cape Elizabeth.
Aunt to her faithful nephew, Allan Whitty and her many nieces and nephews. Adored friend to countless others, and of course mother to her darling dog, Charlie.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6 in St. Catherine’s Church in Norwood at 9:00 a.m.
Private burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, Boston, MA 02132.