James Connaughton's Obituary
James F. Connaughton, Jr. M.D., age 65, passed away at Beebe Hospital in Lewes Delaware on December 23, 2006. He was born December 31, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Dartmouth College and Indiana University Medical School. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania, and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at that University. In 1976, he entered private medical practice in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, where he remained until his retirement.
Dr. Connaughton served in the U.S. Navy in 1968 and 1969, including a tour at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Danang, Viet Nam.
Dr. Connaughton is survived by his partner, Curtis Gillis, his two brothers, Thomas Connaughton of Alexandria, Virginia, and Stephen Connaughton of Wilmette, Illinois, and his sister, Jane Allen, of Kenilworth, Illinois.
In recent years, Dr. Connaughton served as a member of the Board of Public Works in Lewes, Delaware.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, December 29th, at 11:00 A. M. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 2nd Street, Lewes, DE. Friends may call on Thursday, December 28th, 7:00 PM to -8:30 P. M. at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be at St. Peters Cemetery, Pilottown, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ara Parseghian Foundation, 3530 E. Campo Albierto, Suite 105, Tucson, Arizona, 85718-3327 or to Human Rights Campaign, C/O HRC 1640 Rhode Island, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Online condolences may be sent to [email protected]
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