Glynn, Carol (Topolski)
Carol (Topolski) Glynn of Farmington, CT passed peacefully on February 3, 2021. In 1964 Carol married her best friend and soul mate, Richard Glynn. Together they celebrated over 56 wonderful years of marriage. Their togetherness and care for one another defines the words “True Love”.
Carol was born in Hartford, CT to her late parents, Louis & Helen Toploski of West Hartford in 1942. Carol graduated from Conard High School of West Hartford and continued her studies at Mount Ida College in MA graduating as a medical technologist. For over 28 years Carol was employed by the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT, retiring in 2007.
In our hearts you'll always be there, with love from Carol's daughter Terri Santa Maria & John Santa Maria of West Hartford and Carol's son Ricky Glynn of Farmington. From heaven Carol will look upon her beloved granddaughters -Victoria Santa Maria, Laura Glynn & Samantha Glynn.
Remembered every day by her sister Elizabeth Richton & Arthur Richton of Longmeadow, MA and her Friend & Sister-in-law, Alice Steere of Simsbury, CT. Carol will be missed dearly by her loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and a host of long-time friends.
Carol also leaves behind her “fur buddies”, Mandy and Hunter. Carol and her husband Richard shared their home with many pets during their 56 year marriage. Her dog Murphy, Carol's buddy passed only months prior to Carol.
Carol took pride in everything she did. She enjoyed cooking family dinners especially during the holidays. Whenever you entered Carol and Richard's home you always felt a sense of welcoming and warmth. Every area of their home is special as Carol's essence is in every room, a home she shared with her husband Richard, the love of her life. Carol had a talent of knitting and crocheting. Whenever a family member asked for a sweater (her Irish knit sweaters were beautiful), hat, scarf, anything created with knitting needles or crochet hooks, Carol's creations were a piece of art. Both Carol and Richard loved to travel together. Their family vacation trips to Cape Cod were first experienced with their children during the summer. As a family they spent days at the beach, would go clamming, collecting shells, bicycling, and loved visiting all the shops around the different towns on the Cape. Carol and Richard later would visit the Cape together for many years staying at the same home with their dogs. In the Fall they would vacation in Kennebunkport, ME, another place where their dogs were welcomed. Special vacation trips Carol and Richard enjoyed together were their visits to Bermuda, Hawaii, and took many cruises on different cruise lines.
Richard and his children will receive family and friends on Monday, February 15th at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Route 4, Unionville, CT from 6 - 8 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated the following day, Tuesday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m., in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, 145 Main Street, Unionville, CT. Those wishing to honor Carol's life can make a donation in her name to one of the following: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38501/or phone in your donation in Carol Glynn's name to 800.822.6344. Because of Carol's love of animals you may make a donation in Carol's name to The Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.
Walter J. Kachnowski of Newington passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Dottie” (Coss) Kachnowski. Walter was born in New Britain and was the son of the late Wladyslaw and Albina (Jurewicz) Kachnowski. After graduating New Britain High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of Newington and a parishioner of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Walt was employed with the Town of Newington as a School Bus Driver for over 40 years and so enjoyed this occupation. The kids on the buses loved him and he was affectionately known around town as “Walt the Famous Bus Driver”. Walter's love of movies compelled him to work nights and weekends as a projectionist at the Meriden Theater. He enjoyed all types of movies and was especially fond of the antics of Laurel and Hardy. His home basement was set up as a mini theater and he delighted in sharing his collection of films with family and friends. His family will miss his amazing sense of humor, always ready with a joke or two often with his sidekick, “Gus”. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and godfather, he is survived by his four children and spouses, Diane Kachnowski (Newington), Daniel & Holly Kachnowski (Manchester), Robert Kachnowski (New Britain) and William & Mary Lou Kachnowski, Sr. (New Britain); four cherished grandchildren, Jeremy and Sara Kachnowski, William Kachnowski, Jr. (fiancée Kady Vallee) and John Walter Kachnowski; five treasured great grandchildren, Jonathan Pyne, Mya and Tyler Smith, Aria Pantaleo and Keira Kachnowski. In addition, he leaves grandson-inlaw, Josh Smith, several nieces, nephews and loving relatives. Walter was predeceased by his granddaughter Jacqueline (Kachnowski) Smith and his four brothers, Theodore, Edward, Henry and Victor. All services will be private with the care of Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or at www.alz.org/ct. To share a memory with Walt's family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.