Carolyn Waltman

Carolyn Waltman (Arruda), 85, beloved wife of the late John James, of Vernon, passed away August 13th with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 25, 1937 in Fall River, MA, to the late Dennis and Alice (Lindskog) Arruda. Carolyn attended J.F. Wilbur in Little Compton, RI, graduating in 1955. Later, she attended Southern Mass University in Fall River, MA, graduating in 1959 with a degree in Chemistry. Soon, she met and married John and moved to Connecticut to start their family. She worked as a draftswoman for many years with Kahn and Pyrotronics. Carolyn loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener, only kept inside by a rainstorm. She was a dedicated parishioner at Vernon United Methodist Church, enjoyed a good round of bingo, weekly lunches with her neighbors, and volunteering for numerous charities. Carolyn is survived by her devoted sons, James (daughter-in-law Marybeth) of Rocky Hill, and Bryan of East Windsor. She also leaves behind her beloved granddaughters Cara Marie Waltman of Vernon and Kristen Ann Rolocut of Windsor Locks; great-grandchildren Kyle Jr. and Wyatt; and sisters Nancy Oliveira of Little Compton, RI and Jean Jordan of East Providence, RI along with many loving nieces and nephews. Along with her husband and parents, Carolyn was also predeceased by her brother Dennis. A graveside service will be held for Carolyn on August 26, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Vernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of her favorite charities, Animal Friends of CT, P.O. Box 370306, West Hartford CT, 06137-0306.







Services

Graveside Service
Friday
August 26, 2022
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Grove Hill Cemetery
Grove St.
Rockville, CT 06066