Phyllis Ann Carriere

1935 - 2022

Phyllis Ann Carriere, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2022. She was born in Rockford, IL to Hartley and Lillian (Oberg) Lundeen on February 15, 1935. She met Joseph Keith Carriere at a church group in West Harford and they were married on August 23, 1958. Phyllis graduated from Augustana College with a degree in Speech Therapy and earned her Master's Degree from Saint Joseph's College. She enjoyed a long and rewarding career working with children in the Manchester Public and Catholic school systems. Phyllis had many interests which included travel, golf, flower gardening, Tia Chi, playing cards, volunteering at Manchester Memorial Hospital with her friend Vera, spending time with her family, and special moments chatting with her sister, Joyce. She surrounded herself with many dear, life-long friends. Phyllis is survived by her beloved husband, J. Keith; son, Kevin (Monica) Carriere; grandchildren, Alexis, Keith and Trent (Veronica) Carriere; nieces Gail (Henri Gillet) Holmberg and Polly (Charlie) Haller and great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her daughter, Noreen Renee Carriere. There will be a private burial at East Cemetery in Manchester. Memorials may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church at 60 Church Street, Manchester, CT 06040.