With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia Anne Connell of Franklin, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband William E. Connell; her parents, John O'Brien and Anne O'Brien (Ryan); her daughter Kathleen Cronin; and her granddaughter Leanne Schmall.

She is survived by : her children, William Connell (Kendra) of South Yarmouth, Lisa Merullo (Gene) of Watertown and Brenda Schmall (Randy) of Franklin; her sister Elizabeth McNeil of Norwood; her grandchildren, Johanna Connell, Bobby Cronin, Christopher Schmall, Benjamin Connell, Brandon Cronin, Brett Cronin, Cameron Schmall, Chad Merullo, Brian Schmall, Brandon Merullo and Bradley Cronin; and her great grandchildren, Juliana, Adeline, Meredith, Sophia, Madison, Camryn and Blake.

Please follow all COVID -19 guidelines including face masks and social distancing.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ginley Funeral Homes