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February 25, 2013

Marguerite Connell

NASHVILLE — Marguerite Connell, 90, of Nashville died Saturday Feb. 23, 2013 at Berrien Nursing Center. Graveside funeral services were held Monday  at 2 p.m. in the Westview Cemetery with Father Freddie Angel officiated.

She was born July 19, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late David Sebastian Monaghan and the late Elizabeth Shea Monaghan. She was a homemaker and retired Para Pro with the Berrien County Board of Education. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. She was preceded in death by a son, John Clifford Connell, three sisters, Betty, Patty  and Ann; and three  brothers, David, Cliff, and Jack.

Marguerite, affectionately called Tootie, was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a person whose life touched and influenced not only her family, but many others from all walks of life. She was a blessing to the community of Nashville and many will remember her on her daily walks through town.

She is survived by her husband, Wilson Connell of Nashville; daugher, Catherine (Doug) White of Milton; three sons,  Robert (Vickie) Connell of Valdosta, David (Pam) Connell of Marietta and Joe (Debbie) Connell of Roswell; eight grandchildren, Ben Connell, Matt Connell, Jake Connell, Amy Connell McKinlay, Adam Connell, Sarah Connell Evers, Kate Connell and John David White; and six great-grandchildren, Clay Connell, Sam Connell, Aubrianna Connell, Gavin Connell, Greyson Connell and Thomas McKinlay.

In lieu of flowers make contributions to the Queen of Peace Building Fund.

Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville is in charge of arrangements.

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