Colman Joseph “Coley” Connelly, 73, a 30-year resident of Boothbay Harbor, died on June 5, 2014.

Colman was born in Boston, Mass., on September 18, 1940 to William Charles and Mary Folan Connelly.

With a dream of having his own bakery one day, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 20 years. Upon his retirement, he launched his second career with P & P Pastry Shoppe. Coley owned the Pastry Shoppe for over 20 years. His final career was a school bus driver for Boothbay Harbor. Turns out, he was well suited for this.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary (Grant) Connelly; his daughter, Patrice; and his son, Patrick and his wife Kristen. He is also survived by six grandchildren and numerous family members and friends.

There was a time of visitation on Sunday, June 9 at Simmons, Harrington and Hall.

A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boothbay Region Health and Wellness Foundation, P.O. Box 335, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

You are invited to share your condolences, photos, and memories with the Connelly family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.