Delphine Connelly, age 90 of Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital with her family by her side. Delphine leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Terrence “Terry” Connelly. Her loving children, Linda (Tom) Pemberton, Charles (Gina) Gibson, John Gibson and her bonus sons Joey Truskolaski, Larry (Linda) Bercaw and her brother in law, Lou (Nancy) Connelly. Delphine had 9 beautiful grandchildren that she adored, Jessica (TJ) Shaw, Keri (Josh) Fall, Christopher (Allie) Bloome, Chuck (Lindsay) Gibson, Kelsey Bloome, Cheyenne (David) Prickett, Katie (Nicholas) Landry, Cera Gibson and the late Jereme Bercaw. Also 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her children, Susan Bloome and Louis Gibson. Delphine loved to share stories of her time working in Washington DC. She also worked for Penn Salt and Whitehead & Kales. She went on to become a secretary at Wyandotte Catholic Consolidated Schools for 16 years. She then went to work for The Wayne County Friend of the Court where she retired. Delphine loved to dance, travel, socialize and go to the casino. She was selfless to her core and always accepting of everyone. Delphine was an excellent host and loved talking to her friends and family on the phone. She was a parishioner at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Joseph’s site for the past 58 years. Delphine lived life to the fullest up until God called her home. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made out to St. Vincent Pallotti Parish Christian Mothers Toys for Tots.

 

 

Monday, December 11, 2023