Final Farewell to Ann Connelly

We at a la mode extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ann Connelly who succumbed to ALS after a year-long battle with the debilitating disease. Ann Connelly was our very first bra fitter and a beloved friend and colleague. Ann was a bright and wonderful woman, she will be missed. 

ANN MARY CONNELLY Of Annapolis, MD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2010 after battling ALS for the past year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Connelly, and her oldest daughter, Molly Kemrite. Ann was the loving mother of six surviving children: Anne Partello of Edgewater, MD, Kathleen Gallagher of Owings, MD, Dan Connelly of Rockville, MD, Rich Connelly of West River, MD, Tim Connelly of Lutherville, MD and Tom Connelly of Stevensville, MD. Ann is also survived by her beloved sister and dear friend, Joan Flynn, fifteen wonderful grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Born July 26, 1934 in Kingston, PA, Ann was the daughter of the late Dr. Richard and Dolly Kilhullen of Kingston, PA. Ann and her husband raised their seven children in Camp Springs, MD. After her husband’’s death in 1982, Ann worked at Seafarers International Union from 1983 until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement, Ann moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD. She will be remembered for her wonderful devotion to her family. Friends are invited to Ann’’s Life Celebration at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD on Wednesday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at http:// www.alscenter.org/donate/ . Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com