Caroline M. Keaveny

Caroline Hobbs Keaveny, 91, of Wethersfield, CT, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2025. She was born to Florence and Harold Hobbs of Rockport, Massachusetts on May 12, 1934, and later graduated from Rockport High School and Chamberlain School of Design. While studying in Boston, she met the love of her life Thomas Keaveny of Lynn, Massachusetts. They married in 1956 and relocated to Hollywood, California – beginning a lifetime of adventure together. They later settled permanently in Wethersfield, where they lovingly raised their three children. Caroline and Tom shared 43 years of marriage until his passing.
Caroline had a gift for lighting up every room she entered. Her radiant smile, upbeat spirit, and outgoing personality made her unforgettable. She cherished the beach, traveling, painting, baking pies, and hosting family gatherings – passions she joyfully passed to her children and grandchildren. She involved herself in school, church, theatre, and community events and worked for more than twenty years as a dedicated and well-loved real estate agent.
Family was the heart of Caroline's world. She delighted in attending school plays, concerts, athletic events, and graduations and took pride in maintaining strong bonds across her extended family. For over 50 years, she hosted Christmas in Connecticut, always making room as her family grew. Her home in Charlestown, Rhode Island, was a beloved retreat – an open invitation where many cherished family memories were created.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Sharon (Bob) Molloy of Marco Island, Florida, Thomas Keaveny of Wethersfield, and Patrick (Lena) Keaveny of Wethersfield. She leaves behind five adored grandchildren, Cara (Matthew) Wraight, Brendan (Julie) Molloy, Thomas Keaveny, Abigail Keaveny, and Raissa Keaveny, and one great-grandchild, Shay Molloy, who brought her immense joy. She is also survived by her siblings Cynthia Hobbs, George (Claire) Hobbs, John Keaveny, and Richard Keaveny. Caroline was predeceased by Loretta (Howard) Evans, Francis (John) Flynn, Virginia Keaveny, Joyce Keaveny, Mark McGourty, and Rose Keaveny. She took great pride in being "Aunt Caroline" to twenty nephews and one niece.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to The Atrium of Rocky Hill, Arden Court at Avon, and Trinity Hospice for their compassionate care.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Caroline's life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. All attendees are asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Caroline, please visit our floral store.