Chauncey “Nubby” O’Connell, 79
Dan McClelland
Chauncey “Nubby” O’Connell, 79, passed away on September 27th after a long illness.
Born on January 6, 1940, he was the son of Dorothy (King) and Hiram O’Connell.
Nubby graduated from Thomaston High School, Thomaston, CT in 1958 where he excelled in basketball among other sports. He also graduated from SUNY Canton in 1960.
He was in the Army Reserves for 10 years and a NYS Corrections officer for 30 years.
Nubby was a golfer, but his favorite thing was hunting in the Adirondacks, camping and canoeing with his best friend and partner of 40 years, Loyce Chiasson.
He leaves behind four children, 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a brother, Richard O’Connell of Thomaston, CT and a sister, Sandra Roesing of Torrington, CT.
Nubby will be dearly missed by Loyce, Michelle, John and Tommy.