RITA J. (CONNELLY) HILL, passed away peacefully at home in Norwell, surrounded by her family on Monday Mar. 25, 2013. She was 71 years of age. Born in Boston, she has been a resident of Norwell for many years. Beloved wife of Stephen W. Hill, and the devoted mother of Brian s. Hill and his wife Ryan of Norwell. Rita was the Grandmother of Gabriella, Christopher, and Anthony and is survived by her sister Florence Helfrich of Florida and her brother Paul Connelly of Weymouth as well as many nieces and nephews. She was retired from Catholic Charities. A Funeral Blessing will take place on Thursday Mar. 28, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Helen's Church, 383 Washington St. (Rt. 53) Norwell. Visiting Hours Wednesday Mar. 27, 2013 from 4 – 8 pm in the McNamara – Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center. Interment Washington St. Cemetery, Norwell. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Rita may be made to The Alzheimer's Assoc. 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.
