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Carol Howes Obituary

HOWES, Carol A. (Beattie) Carol A. (Beattie) Howes, 61, of Farmington formerly of Burlington and Oklahoma City, OK beloved wife of Hilman E. Howes, passed away Sunday, (June 17, 2007) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Bristol, May 18th, 1946, she was the daughter of Donald J.J. Beattie of Newark, VT and the late Helen (Reed) Beattie. Carol graduated from Bristol Public Schools, and the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing where she earned an RN degree. She was employed by Hartford Hospital for 33 years on various units including the Cardiac ICU and the Continuum Care Unit as a Case Coordinator. Carol worked at the Presbyterian Medical Center, Oklahoma City, for six years, and during that time cared for several of the Oklahoma City Bombing victims for many months. Carol was a compassionate, caring and dedicated nurse who served as mentor to many nurses, and touched the lives of many families. Carol was most recently a communicant at the Church of St. Patrick, Farmington. As a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Harwinton, she was a CCD teacher, and served on the Parish Council and Hospitality Committee, for many years. Many thanks to the Hartford Hospital Palliative Medicine Team and nurses, Gray Cancer Center staff, and the Hartford VNA Health Care Hospice for care provided. Special thanks to the Stephens Ministry, Church of St. Patrick, Farmington. Besides her husband and father, she is survived by her two children, Rebecca Chaplinski and her husband, Scott of Bristol and Todd M. Howes and his wife, Erica of Southington; three grandchildren, Jordan and Ethan Chaplinski and C.J. Howes; her sisters, Barbara Hassan and her husband, Michael of Farmington and Donna Allen and her husband, William of Plainville;and her brothers, Edward Beattie and his wife, Karen of Harwinton, James Beattie and his wife, Carol of Wethersfield and Thomas Beattie and his wife, Diane of Canton; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville TODAY from 2 -4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Wednesday (June 20th) at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Patrick, Main St., Farmington at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Health Care Hospice, Attn: Memorial Gifts, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 19, 2007.

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Gwen Cochran

June 13, 2023

Sweet memories of Carol. We were blessed to know her.

Gwen Cochran

June 13, 2023

Wonderful, sweet Carol. Still miss her. We were blessed to know her.

Gwen Cochran

June 13, 2021

She was a special and caring person. I will always remember her and our fun times together.
Gwen Cochran

Holly Thomas

August 12, 2007

Hilman and kids,
I was fortunate enough to meet and work with Carol at Hartford Hospital when I worked in B10I as a travel nurse back in 1988. What a wonderful caring person she was. She was so very kind to me making me feel comfortable since I didn't know anyone there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Prehoden

August 11, 2007

Carol was such a big part of my education as a professional nurse. I am blessed to have had her as a mentor. My heartfelt sympathies to Hilman and the children.

Rod Phillips

June 29, 2007

Hillman, Dicki and I were so sad to learn of Carol's death. You are in our hearts and prayers. You and Carol were such wonderful Little Oaks neighbors.

Linda Parker

June 27, 2007

Hillman, I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was always so much fun to be with and we enjoyed each time you all came back to the old neighborhood to visit. Please take care and stay in touch.

Joanne Neri

June 27, 2007

Dear Howes family,
I was very saddened to learn of Carol's passing. I was privileged to work with Carol on C12 in the 1980's. I was a pretty new nurse then, and Carol taught me so much. I was always glad to see her name on the schedule with me. Her laugh was infectious! She was a true team player and we'd always work well together and have a good time no matter how crazy the shift got. She always spoke of you all so fondly. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With sincere condolences,
Joanne Neri

Ron Beattie

June 26, 2007

Dear Hilman & Family,
I was so saddened to hear today of Carol's passing. Although it's been a few years, I will always remember Carol as a great cousin and a wonderful caring person. My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you and your entire family and to Barbara, Donna, Edward, Jim and Uncle Don. God bless.

Pam Stottman

June 26, 2007

When I think of Carol I remember her wonderful laugh. She gave us all a beautiful joy of life. I will have a Mass said in Oklahoma City for her.

Tim & Cheryl Bivens

June 25, 2007

Hillman & Family
Hillman, Tim & I are saddened to hear of Carol's passing. I just read my email today(6/25). We enjoyed our time spent with you and Carol. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and I will pass the word on here in our LOHA. God Bless and take care.

Cheryl & Tim Bivens

Janice Underwood

June 25, 2007

Hilman, we are so saddened to hear of Carol's passing. We have such wonderful memories of Little Oaks days and visits to Ct. Today in my mind I can see Carol at the counter making drinks and cooking lobster, laughing and having a great time with her friends from Oklahoma. Jim and I feel truly blessed to have known Carol.

Gwen Cochran

June 22, 2007

Hilman and Family:

Just received the e-mail (Fri. 22) about Carol's passing. We, too, are so sad to hear of this and wish we could have been with her one more time. Hilman, keep your brave spirit and your chin up. One day, you'll be with Carol again and I feel her spirit will be with you always. So very, very sorry. Will be in touch soon.
Carol was one of my best friends and she always cared very deeply. The last thing she told me was not to worry and have a wonderful trip. Gwen and Wendell Cochran Edmond, Ok.

Jon and Diane Wood

June 21, 2007

Hilman,

We have so many fond memories of Carol and your time in Oklahoma City. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will remember all of the dinners filled with Carol's infectious laughter. May God richly bless you and may you feel His love.

Carol Howes, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother

Hilman

June 21, 2007

Thanks to the many, many people who took the time to put such special notes in the guest book, attend the calling hours, and/or attend Carol's funeral. Carol was a very special person who was loved by all who met her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. It is without saying, we have all suffered a tremendous loss in our lives. There will be an emptiness in our hearts forever. She will be greatly missed by all. Again, thanks.

Walter Mozdzierz

June 21, 2007

Hil,
We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Walt and Donna Mozdzierz

Bonnie & Brent

June 21, 2007

Dear Hil and Family;

We are deeply saddened over the loss of Carol. She was fun,outgoing and she took good care of us kids when we were young!! We will also miss her upbeat personality and smile....and playing cards with her!

With our deepest Sympathy.
Love

Donna Risley

June 21, 2007

I am an administrative assistant at Hartford Hospital and worked with Carol in the Care Continuum Department. She was a very kind person. It was always a pleasure to be in her company. Throughout her illness I never heard her complain and I felt that she had a lot of courage. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Nancy Haynes (Welcome)

June 20, 2007

Dear Family and friends,
We are so sorry for not being able to be there to help you shoulder your grieve, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Always remember the good times and how much CarolAnne loves you. You are only apart physically. My heart is breaking for all of you as you try to deal with this immense void.
May her spirit,her love, her smile,and her laughter always be with you.
I pray and hope you are able to find moments of peace, through your grieve.
She is the rainbow after the storm, the blossom after the bud, the moonlight in the dark, the sun through the clouds, the butterfly from the cocoon. All those things you find beauty in , she is there. Remember the beauty...
With heartfelt tears and many Blessings, Nancy ,Pete, Peter and Adam
God Bless You , Always

Janet Welcome

June 20, 2007

Dear Hil, Beck, Todd, Bobby, Donna, Eddie, Jimmy, Tommy and Uncle Dobby I'm very sorry for your loss. Please accept my prayers for you each of you during this very sad time. Please know that my entire church prayed for Carol Anne on Sunday June 10th.

Gail and Brian Cassidy

June 20, 2007

Dear Hilman and Family,
We feel so blessed to have had Carol as a close friend for all these years. There are so many precious memories of our wonderful trips, dinners, card games and good times together that we will never forget. Carol was truly so much fun to be with and such a kind, caring and sincere friend. We will miss her dearly.
Love, Butch and Gail

Nancy Jacobson

June 20, 2007

Our prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow. Please find comfort in the many lives touched and inspired by Carol, both personally and professionally.
The Rivers-Jacobson Family

Marlene Holden

June 20, 2007

Its been many years since I've been in Bristol, only for visits now, however I wish to send my deepest sympathy to your entire family. Our prayers are with you.

Mark Dickau and family

June 20, 2007

Becky and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this sad time.

Michelle Franco

June 19, 2007

To the Howes Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I had the pleasure of working with Carol when I was a very young nurse on
C12W, she was one of my inspiring mentors. I was then blessed again when she returned to Bliss 10I. She was such a compassoinate person and loved her family so much. I think of her often because several years ago she was thoughtful enough to give my son some old baseball cards, needless to say he was thrilled. Every time I run across those cards a smile comes to my face. What a wonderful person God placed on this earth. She will be missed greatly.

Frank and Elaine (Forest) Gauthier

June 19, 2007

Dear Hilman and family...Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that Carol will be remembered. Since our days at BEHS in the 60's; her smile has remained a constant. She was indeed a special lady.

Pat Wengler

June 19, 2007

May your wonderful memories help you through these difficult times.

Becki & Ron White

June 19, 2007

Hil - Praying for you and yours. Carol was the best! We will not forget the hidden wound of your heartache. May the peace of God be with you and sustain you.

Denis St. Laurent

June 19, 2007

Jim and Carol,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family over the loss of your sister (and sister-in law). May God comfort and support you and your family through this difficult time.

Sincerely,
the entire St. Laurent family

Doreen Forrest

June 19, 2007

The beauty of a life well-lived never dies, it continues to embrace and inspire others. I am deeply sadden by the passing of Carol, I had the pleasure of working with Carol at Hartford Hospital in the late 70's on C12W and B10 and then again in the Care Continuum Dept. I will always remember her warm smile,kindness and compassion. Take comfort in knowing that Carol is asleep and awaiting the great day of Ressurection glory.God Bless you all.

Becky Waters

June 19, 2007

Becky,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May the memories of your mother and the support of family and friends give you strength during this sad and difficult time.

Leota Leavitt

June 19, 2007

Hilman, Becky, and Todd: You and your family are all in our constant thoughts and prayers. Carol will be missed in our family, but she will always be in our thoughts. We will remember her always. Love, Aunt Lee & Uncle Bruce

Bill & Jocelyn Juzwiakowski

June 19, 2007

Bill & I want to express our most heartfelt sympathy and we feel for you in your loss of Carol. We feel privileged to have counted Carol as a friend, she will be sorely missed not just by us but by everyone who knew her. We hope that you and your family find comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and your grief is shared by many and may the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Kathryn Lohmann-Ruszczyk

June 19, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Howes Family at this sad time. I had the pleasure of working with Carol at Hartford Hospital as a Care Coordinator. Her infectious laugh at the lunch table was truly endearing as she told stories of family, friends, travels and adventures. She spoke with such pride and joy as to all of you. I am saddened as to the loss of a friend, mentor and co-worker. I wish you all peace as you celebrate Carol this week, and as you begin your journey through life without her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathryn

Rob & Aimee Jusino

June 19, 2007

Scott & Becky,

Our condolences go out to you & your family at this time.

Lisa viviano

June 19, 2007

To all the Family,
It greatly saddens me that such a great and vibrant person was taken so soon from all of you. She has brought great memories to me and to my family. I wanted to send my greatest sympathy to all of you and let you all know she will be greatly missed by my family.
Love Lisa, Steve, kayla and adam viviano

Sharon Casperson

June 19, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kate Roberts

June 19, 2007

Hilman, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Deanna Clanton

June 19, 2007

Your friendship will always be treasured. You will be missed.

david Howes

June 19, 2007

What a wonderful person, Carol lit up every life she touched with her smile and warmth. She is greatly missed already and her loving memory will be remembered whenever friends gather.

Robin Veit

June 19, 2007

Dear Mr Howes,

It was a pleasure to know and care for Carol and your family. My thoughts are with you. God bless.

Sincerely, Robin RN

Gloria Dieppa Hartford Hospital

June 19, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Howes Family. I had the pleasure of working with Carol at Hartford Hospital in the Care Continuum Dept. She was truly an inspiration to alot of people. It is very difficult to lose a loved one but understand that God has directed her on a different mission. We lose them but we will never forget them. May God Bless you all and comfort you in these times of sorrows.

Phyllis Cummings

June 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sadness. My memories of Carol (Beats) will always remain with me as yours will always remain and sustain you. I am so sorry for your lost

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