Murray Connell ~ of Minto Township, passed away at Sudbury Hospital, on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the age of 51 years. Murray was the husband of Rhea (Behrns) Connell and father of Kaleda Connell, Dustin Connell and Dawn Connell. Son of James and Audrey Connell of Minto Township, and Marilyn Mann of Wroxeter. Brother of Ken and Judy Connell of Howick Township, Carol Ann and Brian Pinkney of Denfield, and the late Jack Connell. Brother-in-law of Carol Anne and Bruce Jackson of R.R. 3, Clifford, and Bonnie and Wayne Sage of Bluevale. Friends may call at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Palmerston United Church on Friday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Palmerston Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Palmerston & District Hospital, Listowel Memorial Hospital, Sudbury Hospital, or Palmerston United Church, would be appreciated.