Carol J. Desillier, 62, of Mystic died unexpectedly from complications of COVID 19 on Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, Timothy Desillier.
She was born on September 7, 1959, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of William and Jennie Johnson. She grew up in Mystic and graduated in 1977 from Stonington High School.
Although unemployed for over a year and a half because of the pandemic, Carol was the Manager of the Westerly Hospital Gift Shop and also served as the President of the Westerly Hospital Auxiliary. She loved her store work and was hoping it would reopen in the near future. She always looked forward to the holiday season and the Lights of Love.
Carol helped organize many hospital fundraisers, and the John P. Ingham Memorial Golf Tournaments to raise scholarships for high school students.
Carol and Timmy loved to travel from day trips to Maine to long Florida stays. They loved to cruise ~ two of their favorite destinations being Alaska and the Panama Canal.
In addition to her husband, Tim, Carol is survived by her only living relative, sister Janis Ingham, with whom they shared their home in Haley Brook Condominiums.
Carol’s parents and her oldest sister Doris Agnor predeceased her. Doris passed away in June of 2020.
On behalf of Tim and Janis, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Fire Chief Ken Richards and the members of the Old Mystic Fire Department, Mystic River Ambulance, L+M medics and the Groton Town Police for their efforts to save Carol.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, November 19, at 2:00pm in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. All are welcome.
Donations in Carol's memory may be made to the Mystic River Ambulance or the The Westerly Hospital Lights of Love.
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