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Ann (Laronga) Connolly, 66 of Bellingham, died Thursday, February 12, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ann (DeGrappo) Laronga.

A Bellingham resident for the past 36 years, and formerly of Holliston; where she was a 1955 graduate of Holliston High School. She retired from Cumberland Farms in 1999 after 20 years of employment. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, and friend as well as for her kindness, sense of humor, and honesty.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Jean M. Rockwell and her husband Douglas of Millville, Teri-Ann McGill of Franklin, Kristen F. Connolly of San Francisco, California, a sister, Donna M. Laronga of Bellingham, and a brother Thomas M. Laronga of Bellingham. She is also survived by her life partner Donald Paul. 3 aunts, 1 uncle, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dog Jed. She is pre-deceased by a brother, Richard D. Laronga, and her baby son Brendan F. Connolly.

Visitation hours will be held at the Chesmore Funeral Home 854 Washington St. Holliston, MA. (Rt. 126) on Sunday, February 15, 2004 from 5-8pm. A prayer service will be said at the funeral home on Monday, February 16, 2004 at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery of Holliston. www.chesmorefuneralhome.com