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The obituary notice of William Arthur (BILLY) CONNOLLY

Middlesbrough | Published in: Evening Gazette Middlesbrough.

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William ArthurCONNOLLYPassed away peacefully on 14th December 2023, aged 79 years at James Cook Hospital, with his family by his side.

Much loved and devoted Husband of June, loving Father to Dawn and Lisa and treasured Grandad of Ryan and Tia. A Cherished Brother to Irene and Myra, Brother In Law to Ann and Ray, loved Uncle and a special Friend to many.

Service to take place at Teesside Crematorium, in St Bede's Chapel, on Tuesday 2nd January, at 1pm. Please meet at the Chapel.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Asthma + Lung UK.

All enquiries to Rose Funerals 01642 820 795
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In Loving Memory of
my Wonderful Dad on Father's Day

I have such special memories of you Dad,
with your unforgettable smile
lf only I could have you back
for just a little while.
Then we could sit and chat again,
just like we used to do.
You meant the world to me
and always will do too.
It doesnt get any easier that you're no longer here,
But you'll stay forever in my heart
and I know you'll always be near.

Miss you every day Dad.
Thinking of you with so much love and precious memories today on Father's Day.
All my love Dawn xx
Dawn
15/06/2025
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Dawn
15/06/2025
In Loving Memory of a Special Grandad on Father's Day

This is a message for you, Grandad,
Because I wanted to show,
I love you and I'm still missing you,
More than you could know

Even though you're not here with us,
You're never far away,
My heart is filled with our memories,
And you're always in my thoughts every day

You were always so kind, thoughtful and caring,
And a truly special gentleman, grandad and friend,
You were always there for me and I was there for you,
Right until the very end

Life without you has never been the same,
And I often feel quite sad,
But I need to remember how lucky I am,
To have had you as my Grandad

Happy Heavenly Father's Day, Grandad, lots of love as always, Ryan xxxxx
Ryan
15/06/2025
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Ryan
15/06/2025
Thank you for always looking after me grandad, I honestly couldn’t ask for a better grandad. You are my bestfriend and I’ll continue listening to Engelbert Humperdinck every day and putting black pepper on everything just like you do! I know you’re always here with me and you mean everything to me
Love Tia xxxxxx
Tia Johnson
22/05/2025
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Tia Johnson
22/05/2025
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Ryan
02/01/2025
One year ago today, we all gathered together to say our final goodbyes to the most incredible husband, dad, grandad, brother and friend, William 'Billy' Connolly. Words can't express how much we've missed seeing your huge smile, which never failed to light up the room. Everyone will always remember that you were a true, kind gentleman who had the time for everybody and your cheeky humour kept us all laughing too.

The past year without you hasn't been easy for any of us, but we've pressed on no matter what, because we know that you've always been watching and looking after us, encouraging us to keep going. The enormous amount of love, admiration and respect for you will never go away, but we know that we'll definitely see you again, someday.

All our love, June, Ann, Dawn, Lisa, Ryan & Tia xxxxxx
Ryan
02/01/2025
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Thinking of you Billy, miss our talks and of course our laughs.
Stuart Appleton
01/01/2025
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01/01/2025