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1933
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2025
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Mary Caras Obituary
MARY LOU FAHEY CARAS, age 92 of Groton, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at the home of her daughter and son in law.
Mary Lou was born in New London on January 2, 1933 the daughter of Edmund and Grace Avery Fahey. She graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School. After attending nursing school she worked as an LPN.
Mary Lou was a talented artist who trained under Robert Brackman in New York City. She remained passionate about the arts throughout her life. She also was a member of the Avery Society in Groton.
She is survived by her daughter Martha Christina (Tony) and sons, Christopher Chapman, MD (Eunice) and Lawrence Chapman (Valerie) a step son Gordon Caras and her brother Edmund Fahey. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brian and his wife Holly, Caitlin and her husband Brett, Shannon, Jennifer, Danny, Alexis and Chris and her great grandchildren, Kellen, Grayson, Delaney and Graham.
She was predeceased by her husbands Christopher Chapman and Charles Caras as well as her son James Chapman.
Thank you to Masonicare Hospice for their tremendous support and care especially Danielle, Brittany, and Mary Grace.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 1:30 at the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, 256 Mitchell St, Groton There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society,169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375 or the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901.
Memories and Condolences
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Peter Fahey
June 16, 2025
Sorry to hear about my sister Mary Lou.
Susan L Davis
May 8, 2025
Martha, Tony and family, Wishing you peace and solace at this time.
Sincere sympathy,
Susan Davis
Shirley Ashton Merritt
May 7, 2025
Martha and Tony -
I am sorry to read about Martha's mother. Caring for someone as you did, speaks volumes for the people you are. Sending kind thoughts for calmness during your loss and transition.
Lynda and Val Fazi
May 6, 2025
Martha and Family we are sorry for the loss of your Mom. Wish we could come to the service but are out of town.(Charleston) Your in our thoughts and prayers. Will see you soon.
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Linda Reddy
May 5, 2025
Martha Chris & Larry. I was so sad to read the passing of your mom. When I was a little and hung with Martha on Blueberry hill, she kept us in check. She was always kind to me. She was a fabulous painter. And made me eat salmon, lol. She´d say it´s good for you! Love you all, Linda Podbielski Reddy.
Claus Cadorette
May 5, 2025
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
mcmicken family
May 5, 2025
We send condolences to you Martha and family. May your Mother rest in peace.
Rich and Sue Palmieri
May 4, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Martha, Tony, Brian, Christopher and her family. We were so sorry to learn about your loss. Martha, you and your family took her in and were such wonderful caregivers. May you all be blessed for your loving concern.
And may Mary Lou rest in peace.
Kathy Pollard
May 4, 2025
My Sincere Condolences to Mary Lou’s Family, Always a Place in My Heart.Love Kathy P.
Dave Fairman
May 4, 2025
Rest in Peace
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May
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Graveside service
1:30 p.m.
Colonel Ledyard Cemetery
256 Mitchell St, Groton, CT