Constance Rita "Connie" (Conroy) Quinlan, 81, passed away after a short illness on July 13, 2025. Connie was born in Holyoke to the late Rita Conroy and Joseph Conroy. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1962. Connie was predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, Francis J Quinlan. Connie will be deeply missed by her son John (Jay), daughter in law Lori, granddaughter Shannon and husband Brad Hill. Her son Matthew, daughter in law Angela, granddaughter Casey and husband Gaetano LaFosca. Connie also leaves her sister Carol Baron and many nieces and nephews. Connie formerly worked at Shop Rite in Holyoke, Western Mass Federal Credit Union, and Sanctuary Animal Clinic in Holyoke. She has been retired for many years enjoying her life with her husband, family, friends, horses and her constant companion, Eoghan, her Australian Shepard. In lieu of flowers donations could be made to Dakin Humane Society, or TJO Animal Control and Adoption. Family and friends are invited to a service at Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home August 4, 2025 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery where she will be reunited with her husband at 11:00 am. A calling hour will be held on Monday from 9:00 am until the prayer service at 10:00 am.