DRESDEN — Terry Lee Connolly 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughters and loving family on July 13, 2012 at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn after fighting a very courageous battle with a rare type of cancer. He was born in Mars Hill July 26, 1957 to Roger M. Connolly and Gloria J. (Collins) Connolly. He grew up in Perham and graduated from Washburn High School class of 1975. Terry served his country in the United States Air Force for two years and was honorably discharged. After returning he worked with his brother and father in the family business for a short time. He then moved to Brunswick and worked at Bath Iron Works for many years. Terry has made his home in Dresden for the past 30 years.

Terry is survived by his wife Trish (Klapprodt) Connolly of Dresden and daughters; Sarah Connolly and Rich, Nicole Connolly and Tim.

“He was the BEST loving and supportive husband and father that anyone could ask for.”

Step children; Travis and Brittany West, mother, Gloria Connolly, father, Roger M. Connolly and wife Joan Connolly, brother, Roger Wayne Connolly and wife Linda, sister, Patty Doody and husband Dale, stepbrother, Greg Snyder and wife Stina, stepsisters; Jean Snyder and friend Mark, Jill Snyder and partner Corey, stepsister-in-law, Ellie Jordan and husband Dean, and the mother of his two daughters Cheryl (Doody) Wallace, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by step brother Chris Snyder.

Terry is also survived by special friends Kevin Jones and partner June, Kevin and Lisa McGlinn, and many other close friends.

Terry worked hard, played hard, loved to travel and enjoyed good times with family and friends. Terry will be loved, adored and missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to be part of his wonderful life.

As to Terry’s wishes there will be no calling hours. Terry’s ashes will be spread at a place of his choice by family and friends. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at R. Wayne Connolly’s home, Nutting Road in Perham on July 28th at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Terry’s memory to the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn or The American Cancer Society.