Michael J. Connair, Sr.

November 30, 1923 - January 1, 2021

Michael J. Connair, Sr. died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He lived a long and full life. He was born on November 30, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio to Mildred M. (Wolf) and Sylvan E. Connair, Sr. Mike was married for 56 years to Louise K. Connair, who predeceased him. He was a graduate of the University of Dayton and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Over the years, he remained a loyal supporter of UD athletics. During his time at MIT, he was a member of the sailing club, and he carried a love for sailing and being on the water throughout his life. He was a US Navy veteran. Mike spent most his professional career as a chemical engineer at E. I. DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. After his retirement, he started Brandywine Hundred Frame Shop and framed pictures for many local artists, clients, friends, and family. During his 64 years in Wilmington, Mike volunteered for many organizations. He volunteered at the Hagley Museum for 30 years, and for a number of years, he drove people to their appointments for the American Cancer Society. Mike also gave his time to the Grand Opera House and the Ministry of Caring. He was a lector and Eucharistic Minister for many years at St. Mary Magdalen Parish. He is survived by his children: Ann Cunningham, Eileen (Avery) Buell, Michael (Mary) Connair, Sarah (Dan) Collins, and Timothy Connair; his grandchildren: Katherine Cunningham, Colleen Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunningham (Ben Duke), Alex Buell (Adrianna Tippit-Martelli), Emelie Buell, Alice Connair, Claire (Chris) Dunham, and Maura (Joe) Edwards; and great-grandchildren: Alma Prondak, Leo, Eli, and Noah Dunham, and Maeve Edwards. In addition, he is survived by his brothers Thomas Connair and Timothy Connair, his sister, Susan Parsons, his sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Connair, and many nieces and nephews. If you wish to donate in Mike’s memory, please consider the Ministry of Caring, Inc. (www.ministryofcaring.org) or the University of Dayton (https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/7956/donations/new. Please list donation in memory of Michael Connair). The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlawn Commons for their support, care, and companionship during Mike’s time there. We also thank Community Hospice of Saratoga for their compassionate care and assistance in Mike’s care. Arrangements are being handled by Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home in Queensbury, NY. A Mass to celebrate Mike’s life will be held later with burial at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.