In Memoriam: Carolyn F. Bouchard

From Berlin Funeral Home.

Carolyn F. Bouchard, 87, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2016 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain with her daughter by her side.

Born and raised in New Britain, daughter of the late Alice and Fred Johnson.

Carolyn was a graduate of New Britain High School and North Park University of Illinois, She worked for several employers throughout Central Connecticut as an administrative assistant and office manager, retiring from Aetna in Middletown. She spent much of her adult life in Kensington and East Berlin, with the last 20 years at Stony Mill Condominium.

Over the years she has been a member and active participant with several local churches, including Berlin Congressional, Kensington Congregational and Bethany Covenant, teaching Sunday school in her younger years and singing in the choir.

Carolyn will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and compassion towards others, her unassuming ways and bright smile. She loved animals, especially cats, taking long walks, and being in nature. She loved to travel, and took many trips throughout the U.S. and Canada with her daughter.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine Bouchard of East Berlin, also survived by a sister Charlotte Holfelder of Avon and many dear friends, most recently Frank Ober.

She was predeceased by a baby boy John Jr.

Family and Friends may call at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, February 6, from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. There will be a Private Burial in Fairview Cemetery

To share memories of Carolyn Bouchard with the family, please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.