William Connolly Obituary
The passing of William Connolly (Newberry, Michigan) occurred on August 3, 2026. William, born on September 13, 1954, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Connolly to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Connolly and Edith Connolly; his significant other Dee Connolly; his brothers, Fred and Gary Connolly; his in-laws, Harry and Pat Dion; his sister-in-law Sherry Dion; his son-in-law Jeff Hamlin; and his nephew Mark Arthur Dion.
He is survived by: his children, Laura Everhart (Joel), Joe Buchanan (Laura) and Jill Connolly; his grandchildren, Ethan Everhart, Eric Buchanan, Jayden Everhart and Makena Buchanan; his siblings, Tom Connolly and Maryann Cross; and his siblings-in-law, Harry Dion (Liz), Jerry Dion (Sue), Mike Dion and Madonna Knudson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
In keeping with his wishes, Bill made the generous decision to give the gift of life through Gift of Life Michigan by donating his body to help people in medical need and to support medical education and research.
