On March 19th, 2016, Paul George "Sonny" Connor, 76, peacefully passed
away with his family by his side. He was born September 28, 1939, the
eldest son of George P. Connor and Virginia J. "Emery" Connor in
Greenbush, Vt. A lifelong Vermonter, he received his earliest education
in the one-room schools of Weathersfield and graduated from Springfield
High School in 1959.
His focus in high school was woodcrafts, carpentry and building on his
artistic abilities. Throughout his life, Paul used his artistic talent
to create many beautiful landscape scenes as well as portraits. Many of
his works portrayed historic buildings and bridges of Weathersfield.
Over the years, he was employed by several local construction companies
becoming an accomplished carpenter and stone mason. In later years, he
worked as a machinist at Jones and Lampson and Vermont Tool, until his
retirement due to declining health.
On December 31st, 1960, he married his wife of 55 years, Carole B.
Stone, in Springfield, Vt. They spent most of their lives living in the
Amsden and Greenbush area of Weathersfield, making the short move to
Cavendish in 2015.
In addition to his wife Carole, Paul leaves behind three siblings:
Dennis Connor and Don Connor of Springfield, Vt., and Donna Perham of
Chester, Vt. Also eight beloved nieces and nephews Michelle Ovitt, Mike
Perham, Steve Perham, Will Connor, Shelly Stoddard, Beth Connor, Jon
Connor and Marlie Hooker. This would not be complete without the
inclusion of a young family unofficially adopted by Paul and Carole,
Chad and Shannon Devereux and their children Sarah and Rhyan. Paul and
Carole cared for Sarah and Ryhan since their births. The Devereux will
always hold a special place in their hearts.
In addition to his parents Paul was predeceased by an infant son, Wade
Paul in 1974.
A celebration of Life will be held on April 9th, 1 p.m. at the Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney, Vt.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Vt. 05156.
Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Services, 235 Main St., New London, NH, are in charge of arrangements.
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