CONNEELY, Stephen (Stiofan) Anthony
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Stephen on May 4, 2015, at the age of 69 years. He was born November 24, 1945, in Inis Oirr, Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland.
He is survived by his beloved family in Ireland including three brothers and six sisters, Brid (Eamonn) O’Flannagain, Micheal (Maire), Paraic, Ruairi (Anna), Maire Howard, Treasa (Declan) Murphy, Noirin, Aine and Rita–semicolon– numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews–semicolon– and by many, many great friends in Alberta, particularly at the Irish Centre, Edmonton.
He was predeceased by his parents, Sean (1975) and Julia (1999)–semicolon– by his brothers Tomas and Sean–semicolon– by his sister-in-law, Della–semicolon– and his brother-in-law, John Howard.
sean forde says
May 8, 2015 at 12:00 amdeepest sympathies to you, Steph was a kind man with not a bad bone in his body. helped me feel settled and comfortable when I moved to Canada
neil connolly says
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 amsad to hear the passing of steve he was a very close friend i will cherish the year i lived with steve
neil connolly long time friend
Fergus Murphy says
May 9, 2015 at 12:00 amSending condolences to all the brothers and sisters, family and dear friends in Canada and Ireland. So nice to read close friends memories and tributes here. Remembering Uncle Stiofan fondly these days from both knee high childhood summers in inis oirr and the visits and the later visits from Canada over the many years. Those memories are of an uncle who was always kind, bright and sparkling, curious to hear what we were up to and who we were busy becoming. In loving memory from your nephew Fergus, his wife Anne and children Sean, Seamus, Raymond and Marvin in copenhagen, denmark. Rest in peace dear Stiofan.
edie forde says
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 amSo sad to hear of the loss of Steve, we have many many happy memories of Steve from years ago when living in Edmonton and how he was like an uncle to our boys always coming round to visit with boxes of donuts and sweets for them. He will be sadly missed. Such a shock.
tony forde says
May 13, 2015 at 12:00 amSo sorry to hear about my good friend stephen,I will remember many happy times when I lived in edmonton,Ar dheis De go raibh a aram
Donal Higgins says
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 amSteve, you will be dearly missed by all who knew you. I have great memories of you on the golf course and the craic on the 19th hole. Your new golf clubs which you were so proud of and that old bag with the duct tape holding it together, was always a good talking point. I will miss you Steve, my friend. Donal Higgins
Leanne Darling says
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 amTo all the conneely family I’m dearly sadent by the loss off steph he was a true gent and I’m glad I got to spend his last hours with him I know hell keep us safe and I will never forget him as long as I live and I’ll tell his story and keep his legisey going all my love my friend till we meet again Leanne darling and Shane Callaghan xxxxx
Anita & Chris Nixon says
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 amWith great sadness and our deepest sympathy….
May you see God’s light on the path ahead,
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone.
May you always remember when the shadows fall –
You do not walk alone.