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Obituary: Carleen A. Celmer, 68, of Orange

Carleen, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, enjoyed a long career as an Ultra High Net Worth Accountant at KPMG and Price Waterhouse.

(Image via Cody-White Funeral Home)

ORANGE, CT - (From Cody-White Funeral Home) Carleen A. Celmer, 68, of Orange, beloved wife of Francis (Frank) Celmer, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 21, 2022 to be received by the open arms of her son Sean.

She was born on October 26, 1953 in Benton Harbor, Michigan but settled, worked, and made home the Northeast.

She was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic High School and Siena Heights University. Her career as an Ultra High Net Worth Accountant at KPMG and Price Waterhouse gave her challenges and experiences that were fulfilling, motivational, and beneficial.

She was also an avid reader and genealogist for her family.

Mostly she enjoyed her seven grandchildren, home decorating, finding and preparing new recipes, and making endless lists.

Carleen is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Cecily Celmer-Shubin and son-in-law, Denis Shubin; granddaughters, Anya, Sofia, Naomi, and Stella; and grandsons, Roman, Alexander, and Blaise.

Those wishing to personally express their condolences can do so at Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460 were she and the family are compassionately being cared for by the staff on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice in Branford Connecticut or the JCC in Woodbridge Connecticut.

You may also leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carleen Celmer, please visit our floral store.

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