Gloria J. Connolly

 Gloria June Connolly, 89, died December 29, 2025 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Mars Hill, June 25, 1936 the daughter of the late Elmer and Grace (Smith) Collins. Gloria was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She was a housekeeper to numerous families in the Perham and Caribou area. Gloria was a past member of the Perham Ladies Group and loved riding the four wheeler with her daughter. Many will remember Gloria for her singing and yodeling. She is survived by her children; R Wayne Connolly and his wife Linda and Patty Doody and husband Dale, all of Perham. One sister, Glenda Bell of Mars Hill, a step sister, Patty. Her beloved grandchildren; Josh (Vanessa) Connolly, Matt (Lindsey) Connolly, Kyle Connolly, Nicole (Tim) Connolly, Sarah Connolly, Jaime (Art) Salvadori, and Jestin (Carrie) Merchant. Eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews as well as a special cousin Jonesy. Mrs. Connolly was predeceased by her son Terry Connolly, a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Lynn Collins, a sister, Carolyn Malone, and a half sister, Ann. A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held at a later date in Perham.