Athene L. Connelly

athene connelly
PORTLAND - Athene L. Connelly, 95, of Bartlett Street, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the Barron Center. She was born in Burnham on August 27, 1918, a daughter of William M. and Maize (Hunt) Lasselle. She attended Burnham schools and, while supporting herself working as a housekeeper, attended Cony High School, graduating with the class of 1936. She married Paul E. Connelly on November 29, 1941, in Augusta. Athene dedicated her life to home and family. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning. She is predeceased by her husband who died June 2, 1989; two brothers, William and Borden Lasselle; a sister, Irene Braley; and a grandson, Patrick Mulkern. She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Kimball and her husband David of Saco; a sister, Ethelyn Lasselle of Winthrop; a sister in law, Colleen Lasselle of Burnham; and several nieces and nephews. A committal service will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.Online condolences may be expressed below.

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