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David Connor Obituary
Born in Manchester, NH, on November 28, 1936, he was the son, Thomas P. and Isabelle (Granfield) Connor. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester before retiring to Clearwater ten years ago.
He graduated from Bishop Bradley High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from The College of the Holy Cross. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School. During the Vietnam War, he served as a physician with the United States Army.
He practiced medicine privately in Manchester for 30 years, the last fourteen of which with the local Hitchcock Clinic, which he helped found. Throughout his medical career, he was on the staff of the Elliot Hospital, serving one year as President of the Medical Staff. He was a member of the American Medical Association as well as a Board Certified member of the American Association of Gastroenterologists.
He enjoyed fishing, skiing, boating, and listening to classical and jazz music. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
Family members include his wife of twenty-nine years, Leila (Boyle) (Gemme) Connor of Clearwater, FL; three sons, David T. Connor of Bronxville, NY, Michael E. Connor of Tucson, AZ, and Michael A. Gemme of Playa del Ray, CA; four daughters, Susan E. Bossie of Fredericksburg, VA, Christine M. Connor of Landover, MD, Ellen M. Gemme of Wynnewood, PA, and Abigail B. Gemme of Hooksett, NH; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In his life: He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Connor, his sister, Mary Jane St. Germain and his daughter-in-law, Lola Gemme.
Services: Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of Concord Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will be held Wednesday with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM in Saint Catherine of Siena Church, Webster Street, Manchester, NH.
Burial will take place privately at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.
For more information, please visit www.connorhealy.com.
Memories and Condolences
for David Connor
Susan Bossie
April 12, 2024
My father taught me how to tie my shoes, swing, fish, hike, camp, and climb mountains. He knew all the nursery rhymes and often read aloud to us. Dad accomplished all that is written above- but I would have added that the laughs shared as we put worms on hooks in the rain were precious. I love you, Dad.
Jane Sherwin
January 10, 2021
I remember Dr. Connor as being a very kind man, with a great sense of humor! A fine doctor He and my folks (Jack and Margie Sherwin) often socialized. And good times were always to be had!!
norma trombley
January 21, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret MacDermott
January 20, 2011
To Lee and all the children- My sincere condolences to you in the loss of your beloved husband David. I knew him as an excellent personal physician for 25 years, as a devoted husband to you and a caring father. I also enjoyed your and David's friendship and kindness to me while at the Village Green. My prayers and thoughts are with you and may your wonderful memories of a truly blessed love affair sustain you in your loss.
Dr. John Yost
January 20, 2011
Lee and Family - I was so saddened today (1/21) to learn of David's passing and that I unfortunately was away and could not attend his service. Dave was a true mentor and inspiration for me as I began my medical practice at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in 1993. He had a huge and friendly heart that was only surpassed by his Internal Medicine and GI knowledge. I will miss him greatly and I'm sure his memory will live on in the Manchester medical community. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know this will be a difficult time for you but hopefully the many great memories you have of David will get you through.
Leslie Adam
January 19, 2011
Dear Lee and Family,
I was lucky enough to have worked with Dr. Connors as my first job and will always remember his great kindness and wonderful sense of humor, not only with everyone he worked with but all his patients.
Please accept my deepest condolences to you all, Leslie Singleton Adam
Patricia (Bowley) DeGemmis
January 18, 2011
Lee and Family,
I remember skiing with David at Waterville Valley and having many converstations with him at family gatherings. He was such a nice man. My condolences go out to all of you.
Love,
"Aunt Pat"
Deb and Robert Dimond
January 18, 2011
Dr. C was a physician loyal to his patients, and kind to his staff. He was respected by all who knew him, and will be sorely missed.
Nancy Bowser
January 17, 2011
It was a great honor to have worked for such a kind and compassionate man. I will always have fond memories of Dr. Connor and his great sense of humor. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
January 17, 2011
To Lee and the entire Gemme-Connor children,
Please accept our deepest sympathies as we honor the memory of a special man. Know that our thoughts and our heartfelt prayers are with you during this most difficult time. The Sherwin/Haggard families
Peter Davidson
January 17, 2011
Dave as a physician and as a person often spoke quietly, but with great intelligence, passion, and compassion. He was, as Laurie Davidson said, an amazing colleague, mentor, and friend.
Laurie Davidson
January 17, 2011
David was an amazing colleague, mentor and friend. It was a privilege to know him and work with him.
Andy Bidwell
January 17, 2011
I'm thinking of you all and also reminiscing on fond memories of David. I'll remember David for his good humor, sharp wit, and especially his patience, welcoming attitude, and calm demeanor during our teenage years and beyond.
January 17, 2011
Dear Aunt Lee, Michael, Ellen and Abby--we offer our sympathy and love to all of you. xxooxx Donna Rose and family
Paul Harkinson
January 17, 2011
My condolences to the family of Dr.David Connor.
Sincerely,
Dr.Paul M. Harkinson
The Staff of Connor-Healy Funeral Home
January 16, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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