Obituary: Annette G. O'Toole, 83 of Watertown

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial

“Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother”

Annette G. O'Toole age 83 of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2022. She was the beloved widow of Raymond J. O’Toole, her husband of 63 years before his passing in August of 2021.

Annette was born September 29, 1938 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Clarence (her best friend) and Alice (Deschene) Grenier. She was a graduate of St. Anne’s School & Waterbury Catholic High School, where she was a straight “A” student. Annette was married in 1957 to the love of her life Ray and over the next 10 years they had 4 children, who she loved and cherished for her whole life. In the 70’s Annette re-entered the workforce as a part time teller for the former Colonial Bank and Trust and over the next 25 years she rose to the level of bank officer and bank manager. Annette always worked hard for her hometown of Waterbury, whether it was marching for environmental issues or writing letters to the editor when she saw things that concerned her.

While working at the bank Annette earned her real estate license, volunteered with adult literacy programs and was a member of several investment clubs. Annette always loved working and after retirement she worked several other jobs including working at the Harold Leever Cancer Center, Mary Jane Barlow Temp Service and the Children's Community Center in Waterbury. Annette was an avid reader, writer, card player who especially loved playing Mahjong, with her friends. Ray and Annette loved traveling the country and especially enjoyed winters in Boynton Beach, Florida and yearly family trips to Ogunquit, Maine. Annette found her greatest joy being surrounded by husband, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Annette’s family and faith were everything to her and she will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to know and love her.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children Kenneth O'Toole and his wife Kathy of Waterbury, Colleen O’Toole of Watertown, Patrick O’Toole and his wife Renee of Watertown and Christopher O’Toole and his wife Lauren of Watertown, eleven grandchildren Ryan O’Toole, Eric O’Toole, Katie Velez, Catherine Ranaudo, Kyle O’Toole, Lauren O’Toole, Haleigh Rae Perugini, Matthew O’Toole, Casey O’Toole, Christopher O’Toole, Mackenzie Cook, seven great grandchildren Natalie O’Toole, Cecilia O’Toole, Emerson O’Toole, Finley Mae O’Toole, Teagan Rae Velez, Marshall Simonton and Noah Simonton. She was predeceased by a brother Omer Grenier, a sister Doris LaBonte and brother-in-law George LaBonte.

We would also like to thank the Litchfield VNA for there special care, especially, Kai Baker and Yaa Afriyie.

Arrangements: Funeral services for Annette will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 11 am at Chase Parkway Memorial, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum in Watertown. Calling hours Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
The Luekemia and Lymphoma Society @https://events.lls.org/ctwhv/havensoy22/cotooleqpi.