The Honorable Edward Y. O’Connell, 91, husband of the late Gertrude O’Connell, passed away November 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving caregivers Annie and Sheldon. He was born in Stafford Springs, son of the late Michael D. and Mary (Young) O’Connell. After graduating high school, Edward enlisted in the US Army as a Medic at age 17. He then went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut after which he re-enlisted as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. When he finished with the Air Force, Edward went on to achieve his J.D. from the University of Connecticut Law School. He went on to become a Judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, then moved on the become the Chief Justice of the Connecticut State Appellate Court.
Besides his wife, Edward was predeceased by his sister Polly. He leaves his caregivers, Annie and Sheldon, who he considered to be like his children.