CONSTANCE "CONNIE" HELEN (GILMAN) CONNARY, 93, of Island Pond, VT died peacefully at North Country Hospital in Newport, VT on Sunday, May 3, 2020, after a brief illness.
Connie was born in Groveton, NH on September 6, 1926, the eldest of seven children of Antonio and Nancy (Young) Gilman. She was a graduate of Groveton High School, class of 1944.
Being raised during the great depression and WWII, she went to school during the day and worked the second shift at Groveton Papers along with many other girls from town to keep the paper company going while the men were off at war.
She lived in the Groveton/Stratford area until moving to Island Pond thirty-five years ago. Connie married Maurice P. Connary on November 23, 1946, and was happily married until his death in 2016.
Connie loved her family; neighbors; friends, and her home. She loved with no judgment, her love for family was insurmountable, and she gave love so easily. Always caring for others, our Earthly Angel is now resting peacefully.
Connie enjoyed quilting; braiding rugs; her flower gardens; going to camp; making pickles and baking. She will be remembered for making the best strawberry-rhubarb pies and the highest lemon meringue pies.
Connie is survived by two children; Maurice G. "Mickey" Connary and Nancy L. Connary both of Island Pond, VT; six grandchildren Sue-Ann Connary-Kazenas and husband Audrius, Deanna Marier-Gaither and husband Duane, Bryan Connary and wife Dannielle, Shawn Connary and wife Lori, Ellen Smith and husband Donald, and Eric Smith and wife Laurie; one granddaughter-in-law Lisa Vashaw; fifteen great-grandchildren Andrea Blanchette; Brandon Marier; Parker Marier; Arielle Danyow; Anthony Ward; Scott Tracy; Jonathan Tracy; Tommy Gaither; Virginia Howley; Kimberly Gaither; Brittany Walker; Devyen Danyow; Katelyn Connary; Joshua Dickerson; Khole Connary; Kelly Connary and Ashley Connary; four great-great-grandchildren Chantel Blanchette; Luc Blanchette; Dani Johnson and Bobby "Bo" Owen; one brother Richard Gilman of Stark, NH; two brother-in-laws John Connary and wife Becky of Nashua, NH and Richard White of North Carolina, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband Maurice P. Connary on March 13, 2016; one son William "Bill" Connary on October 23, 1972; two grandsons Thomas Connary on June 26, 1993, and Guy Marier on September 3, 2016, one great-grandson Daniel Ward on June 8, 2011; two sisters Anita Tilly and Patricia McLeod; and three brothers John Gilman, Donald Gilman, and Robert Gilman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice; 46 Lakemont Rd; Newport, VT 05855.

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