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Maureen Carroll Obituary

Maureen McGuire Carroll, 76, a longtime resident of Manchester, passed away on Sept. 19, 2018, at Hartford Hospital.

"Mo," as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Rowena (Smith) McGuire. She attended Nottingham High School, in Syracuse, and the University of Bridgeport.

In her youth, Maureen excelled at swimming, skiing, and steeplechase on her beloved horse, Red Raven. Maureen was also an avid tennis player at the Glenbrooke Swim and Tennis Club in East Hartford. She was a member of the Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury, where she was known for her friendly conversations and infectious laughter. Maureen enjoyed careers in real estate and insurance prior to her retirement.

Maureen's greatest love was spending time with her family and is survived by Thomas J. Carroll, her loving husband of 52 years; her three sons, Michael P. Carroll of Manchester, Thomas A. Carroll and wife, Sara K. Carroll, of Milford, and James J. Carroll and wife, Valerie J. Carroll, of Hebron; her grandchildren, James P. Carroll, Maureen K. Carroll ("Little Mo"), and Fiona Claire Carroll; brother Arthur B. McGuire; and sister Laure B. McGuire; and nieces and loved ones. She was predeceased by her grandson, Padraig Rian Carroll.

Calling hours will be held at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m.

a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Church, 896 Main St., Manchester, on Monday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. The family will hold a private burial at a later date.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Sep. 21 to Sep. 25, 2018.

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Andrew Lafferty

September 22, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. God Bless

Sheila McCabe

September 21, 2018

Dear Tom and Family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Maureen's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I will always cherish the good times and conversations Maureen and I had throughout the years at the Irish Club. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra,David,Kyle and Nick DeBlois

September 21, 2018

Dear Carrolls, we are sorry for your loss.
Michael from what we knew about your mom she was a very caring woman and loved her family very much.
Our condolences the DeBlois family.

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John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. James Church

896 Main St., Manchester, CT

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219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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