Bernadette Carol Lunn

Carol Lunn, 85, a resident of The Overlook Community in Charlton, MA, passed away Saturday, August 28th, amongst a gathered family, following a brief illness. Carol lived a long and abundant life. She was born and raised in Portland, CT, the eldest of three siblings and the only daughter of Bernice and John Kuzminski. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University Of Connecticut School Of Nursing and later a Master’s in occupational health from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She worked for many years as an Occupational Health Nurse at Pratt & Whitney/United Technologies in Connecticut. Following retirement, she and her husband Howard moved to Palm Coast, FL, to embrace new friends and host family escaping New England winters. Ever prepared, Carol was active in the Palm Coast CERT team, while Howard kept the neighborhood in good order. They returned to New England in 2016 to be closer to family and blended into the beautiful community at The Overlook. Carol enjoyed time with friends and family, traveling, cavorting with pets Ziggy and Poppy, and was the “Cool Grammy,” She is predeceased by her parents and husband Howard. She leaves a heartbroken but immensely grateful family including her two brothers John Kuzminski (Joan) of Killingworth, CT, and David Kuzminski (the late Ronna) of Portland, CT; three children Carolyn Selavka (Matt) of Charlton, MA, Larry Hryb (Taylor Johnson) of Kenmore, WA, and Sue Larson (Dave) of Cumberland, RI; and four grandchildren Amelia Larson, Chloe Selavka, Brigitta Larson, and Waverly Hryb.

A celebration of life will be held at the Chapel at Overlook Community, Charlton, MA, on Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in memory of B. Carol Lunn can be made to the UConn School of Nursing (Nursing Scholarship Fund (0021761)) details on UConn Foundation page or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.