DRACUT - Genevieve M. (Ociepka) Connell, 87, a longtime resident of Dracut, died Saturday May 5th at Lowell General Hospital. She was the beloved of Everett E. Connell to whom she was married for 62 years.
She was born in Dracut on September 16, 1919, and was a daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie (Podobinski) Ociepka. She received her education in Dracut schools.
Mrs. Connell was employed for many years as a housekeeper at Lowell General Hospital.
In her free time she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, gardening, puzzle making, and spending time with her family.
She was a member of the Polish American Veterans Marine Corps Women's Auxiliary.
In addition to husband, she is survived by two sons James Connell Sr. and his wife Lynda Connell, and John Connell and his wife Debra, all of Dracut; a daughter Judy Jarbeau and her husband James, of Dracut; eight grandchildren Tracy Keraghan of Nashua, NH, Kelly Keraghan of Dracut, Dennis Keraghan of Nashua, NH, Jennifer Connell, Brian Connell and James Connell Jr., all of Dracut, Michael Connell of Lowell, and Jenny Lynn Wegner of WI; three great grandchildren Serena Silva, Mia Silva, and Alec Silva, all of Nashua, NH; a sister Edwina Beauregard of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the mother of the late Linda (Connell) Wegner.
Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Wednesday from 4 until 8p.m. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10:30a.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Lowell Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.