Obituary of Carolyn C. Pikul

Carolyn C. Robbins Pikul, 76, of Union, CT, formerly of Killingly, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Francis "Bud" Robbins. She later married Joseph P. Pikul who died in 1996. She was born July 28, 1935 in Putnam, daughter of the late George W. and Ruth (Barber) Coolidge. She graduated at the top of her nursing class and worked for Day Kimball Hospital in the ICU, where she worked for 20 years and later retired, she was a member of the South Killingly Congregational Church. Carolyn and her husband were owners of Waterfowl Counterfeiters and long time member of Ducks Unlimited where she and Joe enjoyed woodcarving and painting. Carolyn excelled at her craft, as an award winning painter. She helped to rehabilitate orphaned wild animals including deer, raccoons and skunks. She leaves two sons and a daughter; Kerry Robbins of Union, Guy Robbins of Union, Angela LeBlanc of Union, sisters; Georgia Ballard of Thompson, Kathleen Alex of Putnam, a brother Dwight Coolidge of Atlanta, TX, grandchildren;Michael, Rebecca, Kerry Jr., Jennifer, Heather, great grandchildren; Taylor, Jiggy, Buddy, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Michael Robbins and two brothers, Theodore and Arthur Coolidge. The family of Carolyn would like to thank the staff at Matulaitis Nursing Home for their loving care and compassion they showed to their mother. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 12:00 (Noon) at The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. There will be a Calling Hour Thursday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of NECT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com