Obituary of Carol A. Caron

KILLINGLY - Carol A. Caron, 74, a lifetime resident passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 15, 1938, daughter of the late Ernest and Pearl Kirkconnell of Dayville. She was united in marriage to Racine "Pete" Caron on November 28, 1957, in Dayville, CT, they were married for over 55 years. Carol and her husband operated Pete's Burner Service for many years. Carol loved camping, she and Pete traveled the country with favorites like Maine and Cape Cod being a frequent stop. Her hobbies include cross stitch and crochet, with pillow cases and quilts being her specialty. She loved her pets, gardening, NASCAR races and yearly Christmas light displays. She is survived by her husband Racine "Pete" and daughters Pearl and her husband Kurt Taylor of Smithfield, VA, Debra and her husband Earl Collelo of Plainfield, CT, Sandy and her husband Dennis Benoit of Paxton, MA; five grandchildren Shawna, Michele, Tanya, Corey and Caitlin, nine great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Ronald Kirkconnell of Rogers. Calling hours will be Friday, April 19, 2013 from 10:00 to 12:00 Noon with a Prayer Service at 12:00 Noon at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com