Obituary of Carleton McConnell

McCONNELL, Carl Peacefully at home with his sweetheart Jan by his side on Monday evening, September 5th, 2011. Carleton Alexander "Carl" McConnell of Kinburn; formerly of Ottawa at the age of 81 years. Carl was an avid dirt track stock car driver in the 1940's and early 1950's. He raced often at Carsonby, Meadowlands, Beamish Hill and Lansdowne Park. He was always behind the wheel of X-1 car. He was the son of the late Alexander McConnell and the late Sara Nesbitt. Cherished husband and best friend for almost 60 years of Jeanette "Jan" (nee Drevinok). Dearly loved father of Joe McConnell (Janice) of Kemptville; Charlene Chartrand (Marc) of Richmond and Tacey Cavanagh (Rick) of Kinburn. Predeceased by an infant son, Jeffrey Allen. Proud "Grampa" of Brent, Kaylen and Liane McConnell; Kyle and Kristen Chartrand; Eddie, Carly, Jeffrey and Bobby-Jo Cavanagh. Dear brother of Lulu McConnell-Hunt (late Bob) of Carleton Place; Susann "Ann" Bougie (late Andy) of Franktown; Betty Robillard (Maynard) of Renfrew; Doreen Lalonde of Gananoque; Patrick McConnell (Joan) of Ottawa and Sharon Parke (Gary) of Kemptville. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Jane Yovino (late Ralph) and Mary Testa (late Johnny) as well as 3 brothers: Thomas McConnell (Thelma of Ottawa), Hank McConnell (Lou of Ottawa) and Billy McConnell. Following a brief career with the British High Commission, Carl pursued a career as an oil burner mechanic which spanned over 45 years. He was employed by H.J. Chamberlain, Tobin Everready, Brooks and Alexander, Gulf and finally Petro Canada. Family and friends are invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A Service to celebrate Carl's life will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning, September 9th at 11 o'clock. Rev. Brian Barr officiating. Cremation will follow. In memory of Carl, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by his family.