Toconis, Carol (Lawson)

Carol (Lawson) Toconis, 96, of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late Edward S Toconis died unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021, at home. She was born in New York City on July 28, 1925, daughter to the late Thomas William and Hattie (Emmons) Lawson. Carol grew up in Flushing, NY on 171 Street. She was a graduate of Bayside High School and PS109. Carol went on to study nursing in Virginia and completed her internship at the Institute of Living in Hartford. She was married for 54 years to Edward S. Toconis. They settled in South Windsor where they raised a family. She worked at the Institute of Living where she specialized in psychiatric nursing care and later went to work for several local convalescent homes where she focused on senior long term nursing care. Carol dedicated her life as an advocate for and caregiver for her son Stephen who was involved with MARC in Manchester starting in the late 1950’s. She enjoyed singing with the Hartford Symphony Chorale and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at courses all over New England and at Beau Rivage in North Carolina. Carol had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the years, but especially enjoyed spending summers with her family in Matunuck, RI, and Southold, NY, as well as Carolina Beach in North Carolina. Carol loved her family. This was displayed by her generosity and concern at all times. She loved nature, gardening, the beach, and spending time outdoors. She leaves her sons, John Toconis and his wife Deborah of Vernon, and Todd Toconis and his wife Anna of Gilbert, SC; her grandchildren, Aja Garner and her husband Charles of Vernon, Lea Toconis of Vernon, and John Toconis of Vernon; her great grandchildren, Olivia Garner and Lucy Powers both of Vernon. She also leaves four devoted nieces, Beth Seng, Melanie Steilenkaplan, Margo Pinto, and Susan Mckenna. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen A. Toconis and her sisters, Gloria Steilen and Joyce Wendlek. Funeral services are private at the request of her family. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home in South Windsor has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to MARC Inc., of Manchester, 151 Sheldon Rd., Manchester, CT 06042. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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