Deborah Carroll Cawley

Deborah Carroll Cawley, 62, of West Hartford, a loving and dearly loved mother, daughter, sister, and friend died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 following a long illness. She leaves with cherished memories and sustaining love, her greatest accomplishment, her two sons, Liam Michael Cawley and his wife, Dr. Kristen Nicole Segovia of Vernon, and Tyler Smith Cawley, and his partner, Ashlee O'Neill of Wethersfield;and her dearly beloved friend Dan, who she cherished in life for his loyal presence; and sustaining support. She leaves to mourn her parents, Ruth and Robert Carroll of Bristol; sister, Nancy Carroll of Deltaville, VA; brothers, Francis Carroll, of Bristol, Robert Carroll and his wife Pat of Meriden, Timothy Carroll of Bristol, and Christopher Carroll and his wife Patricia, of Old Wethersfield; nieces, Sarah Arnold, of Richmond, VA., and Marly Carroll, and nephew Jaycen Carroll of Old Wethersfield. Also acknowledged are Peter and Leslie Cawley of Westport, and Frederick Cawley of Troy, NY with gratitude and gratefulness, for their acts of kindness, generosity, and love that were greatly recognized throughout her life. Deborah was born at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT on April 5, 1950 to Ruth and Robert Carroll of Bristol. Throughout her life she focused her considerable talents and nurturing temperament on raising her family and maintaining a peaceful and loving home. Deborah will be remembered for many things: her gentle demeanor, simple beauty and grace, love of the outdoors, cooking, long walks, spending hours laughing with wonderful friends, and her special place to retreat at the Carroll Family home on Cape Cod in East Dennis, MA. Her children extend their sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness and expressions of love and support to all those who knew her throughout her life and her extended illness. Particularly, Barbara and Ray Mulready, Denise and Al Lenge, Debbie and Bob Loomis, Carole and Laz Donabedian, Diane Stone, Kevin Patrucco, Maureen Bulkeley, Nancy Moriarity, Pam and Carl Andros, Wendy and Bob Baker, Donna Pike, Nancy and Don Wallroth, and Art and Marlea Hoelzer. The family has been privileged to have received superb medical care for twenty years from Dr. Susan N. Rabinowe, MD and Elaine Scheinblum, RN at the St. Francis Hospital Regional Cancer Center. Additional gratitude is extended to Dr. Richard Soucier, Dr. Eric Silverstein and Dr. Bimilin Lahari, for their attention to detail and expertise in helping Deborah find a place of comfort throughout the many years she dealt with chronic pain and complications of her illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Church of Saint Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford. Burial will be private at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours will be Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main Street, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers Liam and Tyler request a donation be made in our mother's name to either The Community Renewal Team, Inc. Early Care and Education Program, 555 Windsor St. Hartford, Ct 06120, or Saint Francis/Mount Sinai Regional Cancer, 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT, 06105-1208. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.