John P. Connarn

John P. Connarn (July 8, 1917 – March 26, 2002) was an attorney, politician, and judge from Northfield, Vermont who served as the state Attorney General from 1965 to 1967. He was the first Democrat to hold the position.

Early life John Patrick Connarn was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on July 8, 1917, the son of Frederick M. Connarn and Margaret (Holland) Connarn. He was raised and educated in Northfield, Vermont, and graduated from Northfield High School in 1936. Connarn subsequently attended Norwich University, from which he received his bachelor's degree in 1941. He served initially with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment at Fort Myer, Virginia. Connarn was subsequently assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Division at Fort Clark, Texas. A Democrat, he was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1956 and served two two-year terms, 1957 to 1961. in 1964 he was elected Vermont Attorney General and served two years, 1965 to 1967.

Later career In 1967, Connarn was appointed a Judge of the Vermont District Court, and he served until his retirement in 1985. After leaving the bench, Connarn owned and operated Northfield's Margaret Holland Inn and served two terms on the local school board. He was a scout master in the local Boy Scout troop, president of the Norwich University Alumni Association, and was active in Northfield's American Legion Post.

Death and burial Connarn died in Berlin, Vermont on March 26, 2002. He was buried at Aldrich Cemetery (West Hill Cemetery) in Northfield.

Family Connarn was married first to Phyllis Pitcher, and later to artist Alicia Stonebreaker. After his second wife's death, he married Stanislawa (Barbara) Prostacka Michalek. He was the father of two daughters and a son, as well as four stepsons.