Terrence Connor

Terrence “Terry” D. Connor (85) of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away after a brief illness on September 5, 2023.

Born on February 3, 1938, of Leonard “Larry” Connor and Luella Davis Connor in Utica, New York, the family moved to West Hartford, CT where Terry graduated from Hall High School. After High School Terry went on a Grand Tour of Europe and then worked at St. Francis Hospital where he endeared himself to nursing student Catherine Curtin. They were married in 1960

Graduating from Boston University in 1962, Terry was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, served for 20 years and retired as a Major in 1982. His tours included Okinawa in 1963 and Vietnam in 1967. After the Marines he had a career in Sales and Packaging, settling in Medfield, MA where he and Cathy raised their 4 children.

Terry developed an interest in wine and became quite the oenophile. Terry attended seminars, wine tasting and traveled with Cathy throughout the US and Europe refining his knowledge about wine and making friends along the way. They retired to Beaufort, SC in 2008 where he fulfilled his lifelong dream of writing, where he wrote articles about wine for a local paper.

An avid bridge and poker player, he loved discussing history, politics, current events and “what’s the news”. A devout Catholic, Terry contributed to many parishes and clerical orders. He was a member of St. Edward’s Parish Council (Medfield, MA) and volunteered at many of his children's music, athletic and religious activities.

Terry is survived by his wife, Cathy of 63 years, his children Maureen Connor of Schenectady, NY, Sheila (Dan) Nevius of Sykesville, MD, Thomas (Janice) Connor of Leominster, MA, Patricia (Frederic Gaide) Connor of Paris, France and his Grandchildren Kayla Connor, Liam Connor, Ben Nevius and Monique Depasse.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gregory's The Great Catholic Church in Bluffton, SC on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00am, followed by Military Interment at Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to John Paul II Catholic School Annual Warrior Fund, 4211 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936

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