Farmington Obituary: Carolyn Jodoin, 77

Carolyn R. Jodoin, 77, of Avon, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at her home.

Born November 20th, 1940 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Helen E. (Grabska) Berry. Candi was a graduate of UConn School of Nursing and worked many years for the Hartford Visiting Nurse Association. She later worked for the New Britain VNA specializing in maternal and infant healthcare which she loved.

In retirement, she started her own company, Kids Care Nursing Consultants and had to stop when she became ill. Candi was very involved in the Farmington Woods social activities, was a docent at the Hillstead Museum in Farmington and worked as a volunteer at the West Hartford Orchid Show. She loved relaxing at the beach, traveling, reading a really good book when she could, Theater Works and movies with many of her friends.

Candi was an avid gardener and always had her house filled with beautiful flowers all year long. She was a wonderful cook and loved setting a beautiful table when her friends came over for a delicious dinner and always a dessert. Candi was a kind and generous person her whole life and helped anyone who ever needed it. We will miss her. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

The family would like to thank McLean Hospice, especially Paula and Samantha and Corinne, Kelley, Suzanne and Cathy for all the love and care they gave Candi.

She is survived by her sister, Noreen Crosson and her husband Garry of Windsor, her nieces, Suzanne Crosson of Windsor Locks and MaryLynn Crosson Stewart and her daughter Grace of Vermont, her sister-in-law, Marie Berry and her children, Patrick, Katie, Megan, Melissa and Kristin and her son-in-law, Fran DuCotey and his family.She was predeceased by her beloved and beautiful daughter, Karen DuCotey, her sister, Judith Schultz Besterfield and recently her brother, John F. Berry.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Thursday (Apr. 5) from 3:00-6:00pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Friday (Apr. 6) at 10:00am in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Karen DuCotey Shine On 5K, P.O. Box 1536, Burlington, CT 06013. Please make checks payable to Burlington Park and Recreation Department.