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David Archibald Connell

June 19, 1940 to April 21, 2017


David Archibald Connell passed away suddenly at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, BC on April 21, 2017.

Born in Middleton, Nova Scotia, June 19, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles and Lisa Connell.

He loved his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by son Garnet Connell (Corinne) of Hamilton, Ontario; Cissy Parlee (Ian) of Brampton, Ontario; Cynthia Quaife of Prince George, BC; Pamela Stenzel (Jeff) of Brampton, Ontario; Kelley Rauf of Mississauga, Ontario; common-law wife Maria Grant of Kitimat, BC; step-children Shana Cobbs of San Diego, California and Kahni Coad of Vancouver, BC.

He will be greatly missed by his sisters Gloria (Carl Robar) of Middleton, Nova Scotia; Ann Brown of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Judy (Tim Cobin) of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and his brother Brian (Sandy Mielke) of Kitimat, BC as well as by his many nieces, nephews, grand-children, great-grandchildren and many, many friends.

He was predeceased by wife Jewell Mae, father Charles, mother Lisa, sister Patricia Veinot and nephew Darren Chris Corbin.

The Connell family would like to thank everyone for attending Dave’s memorial service, which was held

April 27 at the Baptist Church in Kitimat. We would also like to thank you for your condolences, memories, love and support during this difficult time.

Donations may be made in Dave’s name to the

Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.



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