Paul G. Connor 
Obituary

CAVENDISH - 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 1958.

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.

Published in the April 5, 2016 Rutland Herald.