Carol Ann Albrecht

Carol Ann Albrecht, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in New Canaan, CT. She was born on December 29, 1939 in St. Paul, MN, to Marilla Mattson Dickson and Bernard Dickson, the sixth of seven children. She met her husband, The Rev. Dennis Albrecht, in kindergarten. They remained friends throughout elementary and junior high school and began dating in their freshman year of high school. They graduated together from Central High School in 1957 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota. They were married on June 18, 1960 and enjoyed 65 years of a deeply devoted marriage to one another.
Carol had strong ties to her Swedish roots and Christian faith. As a pastor's wife, she had a strong commitment to serving and supporting alongside her husband as he led Lutheran congregations on Cape Cod, and in St. Paul, MN, Minnetonka, MN and Stamford, CT. Upon Dennis' retirement from full-time ministry in 1997, the couple returned to Cape Cod, their favorite place in the world, where she enjoyed the beach, her needlepoint, and hosting many family and friends who came to visit throughout the years. They happily lived on Cape Cod until 2023 when they returned to Connecticut due to health reasons and had the benefit of being closer to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to being a devoted wife, she was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was quick with a smile and a laugh. Their home, decorated beautifully for every holiday, was a frequent gathering place for friends and family. She could always be found in the kitchen whipping up a batch of Swedish pancakes, a Jell-O mold or a tray of her famous Rice Krispie treats. She will be remembered for her quiet strength, her boundless generosity, and her ability to make all who knew her feel loved.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Dennis; their children, Rebecca, Thomas, Amy (Christopher Beldotti) and Sara (Matthew Bechard), 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, and her sister Sandra (Nancy). She was predeceased by her parents, Marilla and Bernard, and the couple's son, Jon as well as her two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am at St. John's Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave. Stamford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waveny Hospice at www.waveny.org in Carol Albrecht's memory.
Services are under the care of Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home located at 104 Myrtle Ave. Stamford, CT 06902. For online condolences please visit gallagherfuneralhome.com