On behalf of the Connolly family, we would like to graciously express how your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us. At this time, we want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to everyone for your kindness during our profound sadness. We appreciate it more than words can express, and it will always be remembered.

-The Connolly Family

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita Leona Connolly announce her passing on December 2 ^nd , 2022 at the Corner Brook Long Term Care Center, in her 85 ^th year. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband: Joseph Connolly, of 62 years; her children: Joanne Connolly, Michael Connolly (Berdina), Clarence Connolly (Penny), Keith Connolly, and Paulette Benoit (Allan); grandchildren: Sarah Connolly, Christian Connolly (Brittany), Marissa McKenzie, Brenna Connolly, and Matthew Benoit; sisters: Mercedes Christopher, Frances Newman (Michael); brother: Ronald Greene; and sister-in-law: Genevieve Greene; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Rita is predeceased by her parents: Daniel and Violet Greene; foster-parents: Frank Thistle and Anne Jesso; father and mother-in-law: Clarence and Gertrude Connolly; sisters: Della Rosa Greene, and Mary Jones (Kevin); and brothers: George Greene, and Dominic Greene (Barb); sister in law: Bridget Greene; and brother in law: Stephen Christopher.

At Rita's request cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation held on Monday, December 5 ^th , 2022 at Country Haven Funeral Home from the hours of 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, from where the funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10:30 AM in the Country Haven Chapel with Father Jim Robertson officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rita's memory to Knights of Columbus ( www.kofc.org ).

Rita was a very strong-willed woman who was extremely proud of, and fiercely loved the family and home that she and her husband, Joe, created together. She always had the ability to provide another seat at the table for anyone who dropped by for a visit. When tough times had touched the family, a common phrase by Rita was, "it'll all work out in the wash." Washing was a central theme in Rita's life as one of the things she was well known for was her impeccable line of clothes. For anyone who was blessed to enter the home, they were met with the smell of Downey and a string of knitted baby sweater sets made with love by Rita for any babies that was in some way, shape, or form connected to our family. While Rita will not be able to greet you at the door anymore, her family are quite confident that she would still want anyone who enters the family home to always feel welcomed and remember her fondly.

"Forever in our hearts"