Carole A. Merrill - age: 75
(May 17, 1938 to December 23, 2013 )
Resident of Norwalk, Connecticut
Carole A. Merrill, age 75 of Norwalk, beloved wife of James P. Merrill, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Norwalk Hospital, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Joseph Azary and Elizabeth Evon Azary Fekete. Carole was a national honor student and graduate of Katharine Gibbs finishing school.
Carole loved music and ballroom dancing. She had a special fondness for children and animals, enjoyed gardening and floral decoration. And, as a member of St. Matthew Church, Carole loved music and being part of our church choir. She enjoyed playing piano while practicing her hymns, and always looked forward to singing at Sunday mass. She loved everyone, a listener who showed concern and compassion for all, always putting others first.
Carole is survived by her loving husband James, her two sons Peter J. Merrill of Norwalk, David J. Merrill and his wife Kristen Miller of Georgetown, MA, a grandson Luke Merrill and a brother Allan Azary of FL, and several nieces and nephews.
Her family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2 to 5 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, Dec. 30, at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk, with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Norwalk. CT