Peacefully entered into rest, surrounded by his family, at the Brockville General Hospital on Friday October 15, 2021. Bill Connell of Maitland aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Doris (Lavery) Connell. Loving father of Stephen (Rose Simones), Scott (Debbie), Sherry and Kevin (Karen) Connell. Cherished grampy of Stephanie (Shane), Jeffery (Kaleigh), Kathryn (Tim), Eric, Ashley, Holly, Jordie (Meaghan), Jamie (Kelsey), Natalie, Garrett, Taylor (Kyle) and the late Grace and Richard; and great grampy to several children. Dear son of the late Kenneth and Muriel (Collier) Connell. Dear brother of Kenny and the late Carol Wing (Ron) and an infant brother Edward. Also missed by many in laws, nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Wednesday October 20th, 2021 from 11a.m. to 1:15 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service which will be held in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment Maynard Cemetery. In memory of Bill, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com. Due to the COVID restrictions, and limited seating please call the Funeral Home at 613-342-2792 if you would like to attend Bill’s Visitation or Funeral Service. Everyone must wear a mask indoors. All attendees must follow these directives: Registrar’s Directive: https://thebao.ca/registrars-directive-bao-chart-revised-some-limits-adjusted/