Obituary of Genevieve Greene (nee Bennett) Connolly

It is with a heavy heart that the family of the late Genevieve Greene (nee Bennett) Connolly announce her passing on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in her 90th year, at the Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre.
Leaving to mourn are her seven children: Jim Connolly, Gloria Donahue, Tony Connolly (Debbie), Darlene Noseworthy (Michael), Georgina Gullage (Perry), Marg Greene (Jim Blackwood), Derick Greene (Leanne Barnes). Ten grandchildren: Heather McKearney (Jonathan), Philip Connolly (Jessica), Frankie Donahue (Robyn), Ryan Donahue (Catherine), Stephen Connolly (Nolan), Mark Connolly (Karlita), Matthew Noseworthy (Shelby), Michelle Noseworthy (Cody), Genna Noseworthy and Sarah Noseworthy. Nine great grandchildren: Ethan, Zachary, and Gracie McKearney; Easton and Lincoln Donahue; Claire and Dawson Donahue; Hudson Connolly; and Lennon Freake. 

Also left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her siblings: Gilbert, Irene Bourgeois (Bernard), Gertie and Ken. As well as Joseph Connolly, Ronald Greene, Mercedes Christopher (Greene) and Frances Newman (Greene); the Madore, Barnes, and Herritt families as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends all of whom she was so fond. 

Genevieve was predeceased by her first husband Jim Connolly (May 1959) and their first born son Herbert; her second husband George Greene  (September 2005), parents Frank Bennett (Sr.) and Elsie (nee Madore), brother Frank Bennett (Jr.) and sister-in-law Eileen (nee White), sister Rosaline and brother-in-law Francis Bourgeois, sister-in-law Marie Bennett (nee Bourgeois), brother-in-law Leon Bourgeois and special son-in-law Edward (Ned) Donahue.  Genevieve was also predeceased by her father and mother-in- laws: Clarence and Gertrude Connolly (nee Hackett), Daniel and Violet Greene (nee Careen) and brother and sisters-in-laws: Michael Connolly, Peter Connolly, John Connolly, Captain Anthony Connolly and Della Connolly (nee Bennett), and dear friend Violet Connolly (nee McDonald), Dominic and Barbara Greene, Dellie Greene, Mary Jones (nee Greene), Rita Connolly (nee Greene), Bride Greene, Mike Newman, Stephen Christopher. A close friend from Woods Island, Isabel Compagnon who later met again at the Lohnes Complex, and her two oldest and dearest friends Mildred McCarthy and Sadie O’Keefe. 

Genevieve was born on the East End of Woods Island on January 26th, 1935. It was also on the East End of the Island that she married her first love, James (Jim) Connolly on October 16, 1954, with whom she shared four children and started their life in their two-story home with a small, attached convenience store. In 1960, then widowed after just five short years, Genevieve along with her young family resettled in Benoit’s Cove and on April 21, 1963 she married George Greene with whom she shared four more children. 

Genevieve was a gentle soul who loved everyone and whose love was reciprocated by many. She had an infectious smile that would warm your heart. She lived a very full life with a strong faith loving her children dearly. She was more than our mother she was also our trusted friend and our biggest fan. Mom was a kind, humble person who loved to sing and dance and dearly loved her bingo and a good game of cards.  Whenever she met up with someone from Woods Island, you would be sure to be entertained by stories of what Mom always referred to as “the good old days”, where she was born and raised, and where she would always say “we never had a lot, but were so happy” During her time on Woods Island she made friendships that lasted a lifetime. 

The family would like to thank all the staff at North Care Station, Gooseberry North at the Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre for the exceptional care that was provide to our mom, during her last eight years. 
Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home in Curling on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A private family service will be scheduled at a later date.  

As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish.

We know that many who loved Mom may not be able to attend her visitation. So in keeping with how much our Mom loved music and to dance, click the link below and have one last dance with Genevieve, our beloved Mom! https://youtu.be/yZrtSDmQOro?si=pN3Sh4cL9ntcgW3M