Carol (Mintz) Chemerynski

CHEMERYNSKI, Carol (Mintz) Carol Diane (Mintz) Chemerynski, 79, passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 12th, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 1, 1930, Carol was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Mintz, and beloved wife of George Chemerynski for 60 years. A life long resident of Colchester, she attended local schools, graduating from Bacon Academy in 1948. Carol enjoyed a long career in the Colchester School system, where she was loved by all faculty and students. She was a member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Carol is survived by her three children Cheryl Croce and her husband Vincent, Mark Chemerynski and his wife Teri all of Colchester, Michael Chemerynski and his wife Jane of Marlborough; her grandchildren Jonah Piascik and his wife Jennifer, Jesse Piascik and his wife Shawntel, Marissa Taylor and her husband Jeffrey, Charity Chemerynski, Sara Kinney and her husband Trevor, Hannah Waltz and her husband Matthew, Rachel and Krista Chemerynski; her great-grandchildren Samuel, Benjamin, Jaelyn, Miya, Jacob, Luke, Austin, Meadow, Anna and Evan; her sister Lois Fleischmann and her husband Joseph; her great-niece and nephew Natalie and Ethan Gaudette. Carol’s niece and nephew Marci Lynn and Ronald Scott Rosenfeld predeceased her. Carol was a wonderful, caring person who shared her love with her large family and many special friends. All those fortunate to know her were blessed with her warm and generous heart. Carol enjoyed every moment spent with her family, especially Saturday coffee hours, Holidays, Birthday parties and other family gatherings. She also cherished time spent with her many long-time close friends, playing Mah Jongg or Bingo, and meeting for lunch. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Congregation Ahavath Achim, 84 Lebanon Ave., Colchester, with Rabbi Kenneth Alter officiating. Interment will follow in the Ahavath Achim Cemetery. A Memorial Period will be observed at the Chemerynski home, 83 Prospect St, Colchester, Mon through Wed evening. In honor of Carol, memorial contributions may be made to the Carol Chemerynski Memorial Scholarship, c/o Bacon Academy Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 213, Colchester, CT, 06415. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, or to share memories of Carol with her family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.