Carter, Carolyn Akers

Carolyn (Akers) Carter, 77, of Granby, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, with her loving husband, Robert by her side. Carolyn was born in Goshen, NY in 1946, daughter of the late Leslie and Catherine (Tuthill) Akers. Raised in Goshen, NY, graduating from Goshen High School in 1964, Carolyn continued her education at Becker Junior College earning an Associate Degree in Accounting. After graduation, Carolyn came to the Hartford area, working briefly at Pratt & Whitney, at Travelers Insurance and then a full career at Cigna in Bloomfield, CT. While at Cigna, Carolyn managed Cigna’s Mutual Fund Accounting Department with some 19 people on her team. There was such a good rapport with this team, they frequently had get-togethers on their own time. Carolyn always kept a friendly but professional presence, she was loved by everyone in the company. Later, Carolyn was the Treasurer for an investment arm of Cigna’s, Global Portfolio Strategies. Carolyn was a member of the Church of Scientology, having been introduced to the church by her husband Robert when they were first married in 1988. She was an active church member, helping many inmates through extension courses for some 29 years as part of the church’s Criminon program, and participating in many other church volunteer activities. Additionally, Carolyn was a staff member of the church’s local Hartford Mission for some 10 years. Carolyn played an active part in the Granby community, serving as an elected town official (Zoning Board of Appeals) in the 1970’s, President of the Granby Community Fund and volunteering at the town paper, The Granby Drummer. Carolyn took pleasure in getting along with and helping others. Carolyn is survived by Husband, Robert J. Carter of Granby, CT; brother, Eugene Akers and wife Lynn of Rochester, NY; and Christopher Akers and wife Kathy of Rock Hill, NY; cousin, Linda (Scoville) Gould of Pauling, NY; many nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Carol Y. Thorney of Granby, CT. Predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Catherine (Tuthill) Akers; sister, Annabelle (Akers) Gowdey; and step-mother, Agnes Akers. At the request of the family, no services will be planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tiger Haven, a rescue for Big Cats, located in Kingston, TN., www.tigerhaven.org. For online memory sharing or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com