Obituary of Patrick Connolly

Patrick "Oshea" Connolly of Washougal passed away on November 26th 2009 at the age of 63. Born in Vancouver, Washington to John and Anne Connolly on March 26th 1946, Patrick was a great family man.  He was very active in the local Cape Horn American Legion Post #122, along with many other community projects.  Pat was always the guy with the answers, and the first one to help out; always putting others needs before his own.  He was a true inspiration and leader to those around him. For those who knew and loved him, he will always be our "Master Carpenter".  He is survived by wife Jeri, daughter Kathryn, step daughter Michelle Shoemaker, son Derek and wife Tamara, son Adam and wife Jennifer, stepson Charles Fawver and wife Heather, and 11 grandchildren.  There will be a celebration of Patrick's life with full military honors on Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 am at Brown's Funeral Home in Camas with a reception to follow at the Cape Horn American Legion. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Legion Post #122. Address: 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal Washington, 98671. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Camas has been entrusted with arrangements.