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Pompey News 19 Feb 2013 said:James ‘Jimmy’ McConnell died of a chest infection after living out his last days at the Bluebell Care Home in Southsea. With no known relatives to give him a good send-off, he faced a lonely burial and care home staff feared the ex-marine would be buried with nobody but them in attendance...
Little is known about Mr McConnell’s life or about his career in the armed forces. He was referred to the Southsea care home by social services and arrived with his green beret, medals, and photographs of the Falkland Islands. He had recently suffered a stroke which affected his ability to speak.
The graveside service will be held at 9.30am on Thursday at the Milton Cemetery, in Milton Road, Portsmouth...