{"id":74727,"date":"2020-05-11T11:25:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cknxam\/?p=74727"},"modified":"2020-05-11T17:35:24","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T21:35:24","slug":"connell-audrey-age-85-minto-township","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cknxam\/obituaries\/2020\/05\/connell-audrey-age-85-minto-township\/","title":{"rendered":"Connell, Audrey (Age 85, Minto Township)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-74728\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2020\/05\/c19b289c-connella-95x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Audrey Connell passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on May 7, 2020, in her 86th year. Audrey lived in the Palmerston area all her life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beloved wife and best friend of Jim Connell of Minto Township.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Audrey married Garfield Hughes on October 27, 1956. Cherished Mom of Chris Hughes and Ellen of Ottawa, Kathy Lyle (Hughes) and Brian of St. Thomas, Elizabeth Clarke (Hughes) and Paul of Vancouver, Jon Hughes and Dale of Calgary. Loving Gran of Rory, Keifer, Lauren, Deren (Heather), Kara (Josh), Noah and Ethan. Beloved great-gran of Judd, Maxim and Shea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After marrying Jim on October 10, 1981, Audrey took in his family as her own. Dear step-mom of Ken Connell, Judy and family of Howick Township, Rhea Connell (Behrns) and the late Murray Connell of Minto Township, the late Jack Connell, Carol Ann Pinkney (Connell) and Brian of Denfield. Loving Grandma to Kaleda, Dustin (Megan), Dawn (Cole), Mac and Kaila. Beloved great-grandma of Elsy and Darla.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Born in Wallace Township, Perth County on July 29, 1934, to parents William \u201cBill\u201d and Hannah Speers. Predeceased by sister Isobel Chalmers (Speers) and brother-in-law Jim Chalmers and brother Bruce Speers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sister-in-law to Donna Bell (Hughes), Margaret Burrell (Hughes), Millie Fair (Hughes), Lorna Hutchison (Hughes) and Gary, George Zeigler and Rose. Predeceased by sister-in-law Shirley Zeigler (Hughes) and brothers-in-law Tom Bell and Doug Burrell. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law to Mary Anne Connell and the late Alex Connell of Minto Township.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Audrey graduated from Women\u2019s College Hospital School of Nursing in 1955 and worked as a nurse at Palmerston General Hospital in the 1970s\/80s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Audrey was a kind, patient, gentle and compassionate woman who graciously welcomed all into her home. Family was always at the forefront of Audrey\u2019s life and she cherished all family gatherings, big and small.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With her love of farm life, strong work ethic, beautiful gardens, and ability to whip up a pie in a flash, Audrey was a true country gentlewoman. Sewing was a keen interest of Audrey\u2019s and over the years she completed many projects including a beautiful quilt for each of her children and twelve grandchildren.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Audrey was very involved in her community throughout her life. She volunteered countless hours with the Carry-On Women\u2019s Institute, the Palmerston United Church, the Palmerston Agricultural Society, and the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traveling was a large part of Audrey\u2019s life. She and Jim enjoyed a broad range of travel to some exotic locations including Eastern Europe, New Zealand, China and Africa. Visiting family in western Canada, attending live musical\/theatre productions, and gliding around the dance floor were all activities Jim and Audrey enjoyed together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Audrey lived a blessed, full and active life. She will be missed by all who knew her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">During this time, the family will be holding a private service at the Palmerston Cemetery. A community celebration of life will be hosted at a future date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Memorial donations to the Palmerston United Church or the Palmerston and District Hospital would be appreciated in lieu of flowers and may be made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston. Cheers to Audrey!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On-line condolences at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardyleefuneralhome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/www.hardyleefuneralhome.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Audrey Connell passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on May 7, 2020, in her 86th year. Audrey lived in the Palmerston area all her life. Beloved wife and best friend of Jim Connell of Minto Township. Audrey married Garfield Hughes on October 27, 1956. 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