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1936
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2018
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Carolyn Pillar Obituary
Born in Elba, Ala., on June 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Haley Adron and Alice Grace (Gissendanner) Whittle, and the loving wife of Robert Pillar for 46 years.
Carolyn worked at Kaplan Travel before becoming a mail carrier and clerk at the Montville Post Office. She loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas and the yearly trips to Newport with the girls where there was always lots of fun and laughter. She enjoyed listening to music, loved animals, the outdoors, and treasured family gatherings. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed and forever loved.
In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by two daughters, Debbie Wiech and husband, Bob and Deni Baton and husband, Ron; son, Jason Pillar and wife, Ilise; grandchildren, Angela, Brandy, Heather, Shaley, Rob, and Brayden; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ayden, Madeleine and Gavin; and her sister, Rehba Ragan and husband, Donnie.
She was predeceased by her brother, Jimmy Whittle.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 11 Jerome Road, Uncasville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Nancy Gartley
December 24, 2018
Dear Bob and Family:
I remember good times at your house with Carolyn - always so very kind and fun.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Karin Sabin
December 23, 2018
Dear Deni, and family, my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of your lovely Mom. No one can replace your mom, but God can comfort your heart. He knows what you need during this time much better than anyone else.
Warm Regards
Karin
Teresa Haydash
December 23, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a lovely woman. Thinking of you all. What a beautiful picture of her.
carol botello
December 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss Denise and family
Ann McDougall McDougall
December 22, 2018
Carolyn always had a smile. She loved her bird. I remember visiting one day and the bird kept talking and talking. It was fascinating. I also went on one of those Newport trips. I have good memories of that.She will be missed by all. Ann& Tom
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