Sr. Mary Connelly, OP, formerly known as Sr. James Joseph Connelly, died March 3 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 90 and in her 72nd year of religious profession.

Born in Chicago to James and Minnie (Noetzel) Connelly, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian and a Master of Education degree from DePaul University in Chicago.

Sr. Connelly spent 61 years ministering in education in Detroit, Alpena and Munising, and schools in New York and Illinois. She became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2010.

Sr. Connelly is survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, 49221.