John H. Connell, 88, of Whitman, passed away, on Monday December 24th in the Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. He was the beloved husband of Anne B. (Walsh) Connell.
John was born in Stoughton, a graduate of Mission High School in Boston and he has been a resident of Whitman for over 30 years. John was a communicant of the Holy Ghost Church of Whitman.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during WWII, serving his country from 1942-1946 as an Electrician 2nd class.
John was an electrician for the former Mass Electric, now National Grid, for over 40 years.
He enjoyed his grandchildren, walking and reading.
In addition to his wife Anne, he is survived by his children, Mike Connell of Weymouth, Gary Connell and his wife Marilyn of Braintree, Brian Connell and his wife Lynda of Whitman, John Connell, Jr. of Whitman, Thomas and his wife Andrea of East Bridgewater, Maryanne Gosselin of Weymouth and the late David Connell. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Lopresti of PA, as well as 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral services will be held on Saturday December 29th at 8:15 from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9:00AM in the Holy Ghost Church. Whitman. Visitation will be on Friday December 28th from 4:00-8:00PM.
Donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, C/O Holy Ghost Church, Washington St., Whitman, MA 02382.