Grahame CONNOLLY Obituary

Connolly, Reverend Father Grahame John. (Member of the Society of Mary). Peacefully at Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home, Herne Bay on Saturday 4 October 2025. Son of the late Arthur and Phyllis (nee Healy) Connolly. Loved brother of Judith Nalder, brother and brother-in-law of Patricia and Lester Ives, and their families. Loved and respected member of the Society of Mary and loved pastor and friend to many. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 16 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, on Saturday 18 October at 11.00am, followed by interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery, 19 Sunset View Road, Panmure. Fr Grahame will be at St Anne's Church, 126 Russell Road, Manurewa, from 5pm on Thursday 16 October for Pōwhiri followed by a Mass at 7.00pm. A Vigil Service will be held in the Chapel at St Joseph's Home, 9 Tweed Street, Ponsonby, on Friday 17 October at 7.00pm. A Covid test will be required on arrival for the Vigil. RIP.