HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF CAROL LEE CONNELL

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF CAROL LEE CONNELL

Introduced By:
Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, McGaw,
Kennedy, McNamara, Ajello, Shallcross Smith, Phillips, and Bennett

Date Introduced:
February 26, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Carol Lee
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Connell, the beloved wife of the late William Thomas Connell, who was the love of her life, and
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the devoted mother of our friend and colleague, William Connell, Esq. and his wife, Diane,
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Nancy Rippel and her husband, Brian, and Michael Connell; and
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WHEREAS, Born in the City of Providence, Mrs. Connell was the daughter of the late
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Bernard and Helen Davol, and the cousin of Barbara Donahue. She was a proud graduate of
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Warren High School; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Connell created a warm and welcoming home in Riverside, where she
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resided for fifty-five years. She especially loved spending time with her precious grandchildren
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and great-grandchild, who were her pride and joy, and the light of her life; and
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WHEREAS, In addition to her family, for thirteen years, Mrs. Connell had been
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employed as a cashier at the former Almac’s Supermarket, where she always happily greeted
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customers with a warm smile and a friendly hello. She had also generously donated her time as a
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PTA officer for St. Raphael Academy; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Connell drew great strength, comfort, and guidance from her faith. She
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was a devoted communicant of St. Brendan Church and had formerly been a parishioner of St.
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Casimir Church; and
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WHEREAS, For many years, Mrs. Connell was a member of the Kendbrin Swim and
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Tennis Club and greatly enjoyed spending time with her many friends and playing tennis. She
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also found great happiness in relaxing days spent at Warren Beach, luncheons with dear friends,

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and traveling with her family; and
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WHEREAS, Carol Connell will always be remembered “for her gentle spirit, unwavering
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love for her family, and the kindness she extended to all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the
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hearts of those she touched”; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Carol Lee Connell;
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and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to William Connell, Esq. and Family, Nancy
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Rippel and Family, and Michael Connell.
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