Obituary
Frances Carusello Brouillet, loving wife and best friend, passed from this
earth on July 3, 2011 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born July
21, 1951, in Miami, Florida, daughter of the late Frank and
Annamay Carusello. She married her soul mate, Steve, and together they shared a
beautiful life with their beloved Bedlington Terriers, Colby and Shana. In
addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her brother, Donald
Carusello and his wife, Barbara; her mother-in-law, Marlene Brouillet, and her
sister-in-law, Debra Messier and her husband, Michael. She was met in heaven by
her parents and father-in-law, the recently deceased William Brouillet. Fran
earned her Master's Degree from the University
of Connecticut and started her career
as a social worker for the State of Connecticut.
She quickly moved up to various positions helping people of all ages along the
way. Fran dedicated her life to the commitment that "One is able to
achieve great rewards and make a difference by working with the disabled
population and their families within our communities." Her passion to help
others led her to do community volunteer work after retirement. She was a
member of the Colchester Garden Club, Community Wildlife Habitat of Colchester,
and National Wildlife Federation. She also volunteered giving food and clothing
to the homeless. Fran's love of her two pets led to being active in canine
agility, Earthdog competition, conformation, rally obedience and therapy dog
work. She and her dog, Colby, visited hospitals, nursing homes and a local
daycare with special needs students spreading joy and happiness to those who
met them. Fran's family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to her
doctor, Susan Tannenbaum, and her staff, the UCONN Cancer
Center and the staff at
Masonicare Partners and Middlesex Hospice. They are also grateful for the
generosity of Fran's friends and neighbors whose devotion to Fran, Steve, Colby
and Shana shall be remembered always.
The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Richard Fowler and Reverend
Bob Faulhaber at the Congregational Church of Marlborough, 35 South Main St., Marlborough CT, on Thursday, July 14th at
11 a.m. Burial will be at the discretion of the family. There are no calling
hours.
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RemembrancesPlease send any remembrance comments to pamdickerson@hotmail.com and they will be posted here.
I met Fran and Steve only three years ago. I remember being struck by her sweet nature and beautiful smile. Now after reading her obituary, I see she was an angel on earth.
- Pam Dickerson
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JoAnn Burtness writes to Fran and friends -
I met Fran at the Bedlington Terrier
Specialty in Louisville. She had her precious puppy in her arms and cared so
much for her sweet little boy. I enjoyed seeing Fran each year in Louisville
and cheering her on. I remember how much I enjoyed talking to her every year;
she was such a nice and kind individual, she always with her dog’s best
interests in mind. I remember seeking her out and looking forward to seeing her
each year. I will really miss seeing Fran at the Specialty and had planned on
having many more years to get to know each other better and run agility
together.
I will miss you, but will cherish
your memory.
Fondly,
JoAnn
Burtness
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