Family-Placed ObituaryJOHN JOSEPH CONNELLY 'Jack' Aged 83 of Jackson formerly of Birmingham, MI and Palm City, FL passed away August 24, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen. Also survived by daughter Jo Connelly del Junco of Toronto and Kimberly (Michael) Wilson of Jackson; two granddaughters, Sofia and Madeleine del Junco of Toronto; and three grandsons, Rafael and Tobias del Junco of Toronto and Michael Wilson of Jackson; three step grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Garred, Jonathan (Jillian) Wilson and Caleb Wilson; one step great granddaughter, Elsa Garred; also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Patrick Connelly and sister Barbara Harris of Walkerton, Ontario. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service of celebration and thanksgiving for the life of 'Jack' Connelly will be held Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 12:00 noon with visitation at 10:30 until time of service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Jackson with The Reverend Dr. Larry Walters officiating. Burial of cremains will be in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries