Gary R. Connel

1940 - 2013

Gary R. Connel obituary, 1940-2013

BORN

1940

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home

703 East Main Street

Ravenna, Ohio

Gary Connel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2013.

Gary R. Connel, age 72, of Atwater, formerly of Rootstown, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Robinson Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 15, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Foster Earl and Hazel A. (Daughtery) Connel. Gary was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton, after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 744, and served as a sponsor for many members of AA. Gary enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years Kathy Connel; children: Terri (John) Clyde of Merrimack, NH, Carrie Connel of Cedar Rapids, IA, Chuck (Shary) Connel of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Lora Clyde of Houston, TX, and their mother, Geri Connel; as well as his 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother Charles Connel.

Friends will be received Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Pastor David Ballert will officiate the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place on a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.

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September 10, 2013

Chuck Connel

Missing you greatly today DAD.

April 24, 2013

Sue Bateman

Lora, my prayers go out to you and your family at this time of grief. May you find comfort in memories and cherish them forever.

April 23, 2013

Melissa

I will miss you grandpa...until we meet again in the paradise that is heaven, I will cherish the memories that I have. I love you.

April 22, 2013

Lisa Tow

Carrie and family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Know that he is at peace now. He'll be your guardian angel watching over your daily activities. Make him proud. Keep the faith.

April 22, 2013

Carol (Varcoe) Sanchez

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and give you peace.

April 20, 2013

Deb Tapken

Thinking of your family and keeping you close to my heart tonight. Time and miles can not change my love for you all.

April 20, 2013

amberleigh roberts

You are all in my thoughts and prayers and there is lots of love comming from NH to be with you in this time of need. I am praying for god to help to heal your hearts and comfort your souls. *hugs*

April 20, 2013

Butch, Annie & Brittany Morris

Very sorry to hear of your loss, Kathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 20, 2013

MAGGIE ARNOLD

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May peace find a place in your hearts as you walk this road in the journey of your lives!

April 20, 2013

Carol Welbes

May the good Lord hold the family of Gary Connel in His loving arms, giving them strength and comfort at this difficult time in their lives. Love and prayers to you all.

April 20, 2013

Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Cyndy Boire

April 20, 2013

Jan Johnson

Love and prayers to all at the loss of Gary

April 20, 2013

Gael Evans

I would like to extend my sympathy and condolences to all of Gary Connel's family at this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and inner peace.

April 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP Gary. Ernie & Jan Klouda

April 20, 2013

Phyllis and Thurman Doolittle

We are remembering today the friendship and kindness that was always present every time we had the pleasure of being with Gary and Kathy. His welcoming smile and warm personality made every visit a joy. We are also deeply appreciative of his military service to our country. We will be miss him greatly. "We thank our God upon every remembrance of Gary..." (Phil. 1:3)
Sincerely,

April 20, 2013

The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

April 19, 2013

I love you Dad. Thank you for being my father. I will miss you forever.

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