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Col. Phelim Connolly Retired

Dublin, Coolmine

CONNOLLY Col. Phelim Retired (Coolmine Woods, Dublin 15) October 30th., 2019 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Nursing Home, Dalkey.  Beloved husband of the late Ena (Philomena) and dear father of John, Mary, Phelim, Niall and Patricia and a devoted grandfather to his ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Phelim will be sadly missed by his loving family, sisters Betty and Mary, brothers Jim and Brendan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his son John’s house (Terenure) on Friday evening (November 1st) between 5 o’c and 8 o’c.  Removal on Saturday morning (November 2nd.) to St., Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’c followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne.

 “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Mary ConnollySister

Dear Phelim,
Thank you for being a very caring and compassionate brother.
I’ll miss you and our chats but I’m so glad that your suffering is over and your home with the God you loved.
May you enjoy your re-birth in heaven!
Much love and thanks for the memories,
Mary

Sam StearsServed under him in the Defence Forces.

My former Commanding Officer, a absolute gentleman I had the utmost respect for him. RIP Sir. Deepest Sympathy to the family.