Carolyn R. (Forand) Lebel, 73, of Andover and formerly of Rockville, beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Lebel, died peacefully, Friday July 18, 2014 at Windham Hospital. Carolyn was born October 26, 1940 in Vernon, daughter of the late Oscar & Mary (Zashut) Forand and had been a resident of Andover for over 40 years. She had worked for most of her life as a Sample Girl with the former Manchester MODES and then at the J.C. Penny Warehouse. Carolyn was a very organized and particular person, she knew what she wanted, when she wanted it and how she was going to get it. She always worried about others and was the world's best cook. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Denise & Thomas Preuss of Willington, Sharon and Richard Danforth of Andover, two brothers, Oscar Forand and his wife Beverly of Hebron, Henry Forand of Vernon, three sisters, Mary Abbruzzese and her husband Jerry, Irene Kebert, and April & Jack Krieski all of Vernon. She also leaves six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Carolyn was predeceased by her son Jon H. Lebel. Funeral services will be held Monday July 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Andover Congregational Church, 359 Route 6, Andover. Burial will be in the Townsend Cemetery in Andover. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4-6 PM at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Memorial donations may be made to Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, CT. 06226. To sign the online register book go to
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Visitation DetailsSunday, July 20th, 2014 4:00pm - 6:00pmService DetailsMonday, July 21st, 2014 10:00am, Andover Congregational Church
Interment DetailsTownsend Cemetery