Portsmouth, RI - Thomas Person Connelly, 55, of 22 North Drive Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA and Lewiston, ME, died Thursday, November 6, 2003 at the Veterans Hospital Providence, RI. Born in Lewiston, ME on January 9, 1948, he was the son of Wilhelmina M. Person Connelly of Newport, RI and the late Herbert Merrill Connelly. Mr. Connelly was in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a finish carpenter for various companies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts areas and also in Maine. Mr. Connelly was a member of the Bristol, R.I., Lodge of Elks, and the American Legion in Old Towne, Maine. He enjoyed, hunting, canoeing, classical music and his dog ?Sully?. Besides his mother he is survived by his brother William Martin Connelly of Greene, ME, two sisters Wilhelmina Terry Pelletier of Fall River, MA, and Marvina LePage of Portsmouth, RI, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 2:00 pm in Valley Cemetery in Greene, ME. In Lieu of Flowers Donations in his memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02903-4253