It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Frances Connell on July 5, 2023, at Carleton Manor in Woodstock, NB. Born on August 14, 1938, in Millville, NB to Grace and Basil Ingraham, Dorothy moved to Meductic to attend high school where she lived with her sister and brother-in-law. Later she moved to Woodstock to work at NBTel as a switchboard operator where she met and married Bert Connell, the man who would be her lifelong companion for over 66 years. Together they raised four children: Michael, Debra, Heather, and Rhonda, and operated a successful business in the area for many years. Upon retirement, Dorothy and Bert spent several winters in Florida enjoying many activities and meetings lots of new friends.

Dorothy was also no stranger to involvement in many organizations and activities. She was a member of Saint James United Church, the Northampton WI, the Rebekah's Lodge, the Northampton Recreation Council, the Woodstock Wheelers Square Dancing Club, and the Upper Valley Antique and Classic Car Club. She held positions of responsibility in a number of these groups.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Bert, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as several in-laws and many other relatives and friends. She lived her final years at the Carleton Manor where she received great care and was able to enjoy the activities sponsored for the "neighbors". She was predeceased by her parents and siblings.

Dorothy was known as a woman who was independent, social, and someone who could get things done. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to the staff and neighbors at Carleton Manor for providing care and comfort to her in her final days.

Resting at the Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock, NB

Visitation will be held at Scott Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8 from 2:00 PM to 4 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A Rebekah Lodge service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30 PM.

The funeral service will be held at Saint James United Church on Sunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM with committal to follow at the Kirk Cemetery in Northampton. Live stream of the service can be followed on the Saint James United Church Facebook page.

Donations can be made to the Kirk United Church in Northampton or to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick.

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