Sheryl Carroll

Waterford — Sheryl Catherine (Duzant) Carroll, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Waterford on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Sheryl was born in St. Nicolas, Aruba, on April 30, 1947, daughter of the late Edward Calixte Duzant and Charlotte Delphine (Hodge) Duzant. A talented singer and artist, she earned her master’s in art education and worked as an elementary school art teacher for the Portland Public School System, where she inspired three generations of children with her love of the creative arts. After retiring in 2004, she found new creative passions, becoming an avid quilter and jewelry maker for many years. But her true love was always her family, friends and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Jocelyn Curiel of Grand Case, St. Martin; her son, Brandon Curiel of Middletown; a stepdaughter, Kara Thorndike of Frederick, Md; and four grandchildren, Allegra, Benjamin, Maya and Henry.

She was predeceased by her husband, Richard.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, followed by a “celebration of life” ceremony at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at St. Mary Cemetery, 600 Jefferson Ave., New London.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.