Marlborough- Michael G. Connolly, 47, formerly of Marlborough died Wednesday November 3, 2010 in Leahy Clinic, Burlington after a brief illness. He was born in Brighton, the son of the late John F. and Mary J. (McElwaine) Connolly and was educated in Marlborough. Michael worked as several area restaurants including Sully's, Kennedy's and Marlborough Country Club. He loved sports and fishing, and was a US Navy veteran. He leaves his daughters Steffany Connolly and Kayla Connolly; two brothers, John J. Connolly of Sudbury, VT and Brian K. Connolly of Norwood; two sisters, Marijane Connolly of Hudson and Carolyn Johnston of Marlborough; many nephews and nieces.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m in the Lincoln Chapel of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street. Calling hours will be held prior to the service in the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 2000 L Street, N.W. Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036.