Carolyn "Kelly" Barney

Carolyn and I took wonderful dance lessons together with Irene Comer in Bpt, as youngsters. Our mothers became friends, as well. We performed on stage at the Klien Memorial, in one of Irene Comer's recitals. When lessons stopped, we lost contact, but I still have the wonderful memory.

I was incredibly saddened when I heard about Kelly's passing. A few months ago we met over lunch to celebrate my retirement and plan future outings. Over the years, Kelly and I shared holiday cards, birthday wishes (we share the same birthday), and memories of teaching art together. Her numerous notes and calls cheered me on. To say Kelly was one of the most decent and kind hearted people I have ever known is an understatement and she will be greatly missed!

I met Carolyn when she was a student at Masuk High School and I was going to Fairfield Prep. We were good friends and spent time with my other childhood friends Walt & Lynn McGinnis and Dickie Michel. When we came to CT we always got together and Carolyn spent time with Nancy and I in both Rochester and Florida. I was shocked to hear about her passing and just talked to her two weeks before while she was having lunch with the McGinnis's. We have wonderful memories to hold onto as we...

There are not enough words to capture the spirit and soul of Kelly-my head overflows with memories and my heart has a hole from the loss