RODMAN, NY — Timothy C. McConnell, 74, Rodman, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will follow the service in Fairview Cemetery, Rodman. Calling hours will be held prior 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Tim was born on March 29, 1946, in Rodman, NY, the son to the late Frederick and Shirley Corbin McConnell.
He married Marela A. Sweet on June 22, 1968, at Holy Family Church, Watertown. Mrs. McConnell passed away Oct. 20, 2016.
Tim grew up working on the family farm then went to work for Rutland Hills Dairy for 17 years and then worked for the Town of Rodman until retirement.
He is survived by his 2 daughters, Lisa (Larry) Pittman, Watertown; Denean (William) Clark, Adams; and one son Timothy McConnell, Adams; 7 grandchildren, Aaron Pittman, Courtney (Trenton) Fennell, Emily (Patrick) Howell, Kody McConnell, Kelsea McConnell, Anna Clark, Ashley Clark 7 great-grandchildren and his siblings, Janette (Terry) Elmer, Oswego; Cheryl (Francis) Lyon, Watertown; Elizabeth (Mark) Sullivan, NJ; Janet (Phillip) Fay, Sackets Harbor; Daniel (Linda), Rodman; Joseph (Cindy), Adams Center and several nieces and nephews.
Tim enjoyed woodworking, classic tractors and cars and watching western movies. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. What was very special to Tim was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.