Mary P. Connolly Of Canton, Jan. 17, formerly of Loughlynn, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Dear sister of John N. Connolly of Canton and Bridget Carmel Sanderson of Brockton. Loving aunt to Richard Sanderson of Raynham, Rhonda Sanderson of Brockton, Sharon Sanderson of Middleboro, Cheryl Sanderson of Middleboro, Robert Sanderson of Brockton, John N. Connolly Jr. and his wife Tiffany of Nahant, Brian M. Connolly and his wife Jill of Quincy, and Stephan J. Connolly and his wife Anne-Marie of Canton. Devoted great aunt to 5 grandnieces and 7 grandnephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St., Canton, Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church, Thursday morning at 10. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Canton. Long time employee Sears Roebuck in the Fenway and Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, Ma. 02115