Heidi A, Connolly, 60, of Peabody, died Tuesday December 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Brian Connolly.

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Nelson and Ruth (Tenney) Brown. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, class of 1980.

Heidi continued her education at North Shore Community College and received her nursing degree in 2004. For the past 7 years she was employed with Element Care as a RN before her illness.

Heidi enjoyed spending time at her family camp in Maine and at White Lake in North Conway, NH. She enjoyed going on cruises, dancing, and drawing. Her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren and sharing in all their endeavors.

Heidi is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Courtney Connolly of Danvers, her two daughters and son-in-law. Olivia Connolly of Peabody and Ariana and her husband Wil Laureano-Rivera of Peabody, her brother Jeff and his wife Mary of Hancock, NH, her sisters, Cheryl Neth & her husband Dave of Londonderry, NH, Wendy Spoto of Peabody, Judie Walker & her husband Donnie and Holly Walker & her husband Kevin, of Seabrook, NH, her five cherished grandchildren, Penelope, Willow, Sebastian, Millie, and Amaia and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 21, 2023, from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the American Legion Hall on River Road in Middleton to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

"Please wear your favorite color to the celebration of life in honor of Heidi who lived a vibrant and colorful life."

In lieu of flowers please donate to Starlight Children's Foundation by visiting www.starlight.org.