Carolyn H. Becker

1914 - 2015

BORN

1914

DIED

2015

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Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

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Groton, Connecticut

Carolyn Becker Obituary



Carolyn H. Becker, 100, of Academy Lane, Mystic, died Tuesday, 3/24, at the Groton Regency in Groton, CT, after a brief illness. She was born on April 25, 1914 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Carl & Carrie Hierholzer. She had one sister, the late Sylvia G.H. Roberts. Carolyn attended elementary and high school in Brooklyn, NY. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Douglas College, a Masters Degree from Bryn Mawr and was studying for her PHD when, due to WWII, she joined the workforce. She worked as a research worker for Time magazine at the Rockefeller Institute in NYC where she met her husband, the late Frederick P. Becker MD. They were married on Oct 11, 1941. The couple adopted three children, Caroline C. "Lina"; Katrina B. "Kate"; and the late Peter V. Becker. The family moved to Manchester, CT in 1959. Carolyn was active in community and church activities and later, taught biology at Manchester High School. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, swimming, painting, music and travel. She is survived by her two daughters, Lina Becker of Groton, Ct; Kate Dexter of Sandy Hook, VA; her four grandchildren, Jennifer DiPietro of Wethersfield, CT; Erin Buikema of Powhatan, VA; Carrie Wyeth of Jersey City, NJ; and Frederick Becker of North Harwich, MA; and her two great grandchildren, Sydney and Abigail Buikema of Powhatan, VA. Byles-Groton Memorial Home in Groton, CT has assisted the family with the services which were private.

Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 22, 2015.
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Katy, I remember your mother well as my first and only Girl Scout leader. She introduced me so much, not only in Scouts, but on our ski trip to Jay Peak. 100, an accomplishment my father wished to attain but Lyme's complications took him at 96. My brother Jeff still lives in Manchester and sent this.
Always your friend, Linda Doll Cluxton

Linda Cluxton

April 22, 2015

I was so sorry to read of Carolyn's passing. I remember her with fond memories when we worked together in the Unitarian Church. She was an important member on the Manchester Bd. Of Education who had exceptional insight to sound educational principles. I will always remember her caring ways. Sincerely, Gail Rosenberg

Gail Rosenberg

April 22, 2015

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