"Palmer, Linda A. (Watson) Connelly, 65, of the Bondsville section of Palmer, died September 9, 2014. Born in Ludlow, May 29, 1949, she was the daughter of David and Madeline (Paine) Watson. She lived in Ludlow before moving to Bondsville more than 18 years ago. She worked for Atkins Farm in Amherst for many years as a bakery clerk. In her leisure, she enjoyed many sewing projects, including quilting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by her husband Edward, her daughter Colleen Gauthier of Warren and granddaughter Savanah Lee of Palmer. A Celebration of her life will be held at AMVETS in Three Rivers on Sunday, September 28th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. For those wishing, and to honor her memory, please make donations to Dakin Animal Shelter, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com"