Carol Ashley Kleina

Carol (Ashley) Kleina, 72, of Colchester, beloved wife for 50 years of Joseph L. Kleina, Sr., died peacefully Friday, February 6, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hartford on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Cecil and Norma (McGrath) Ashley. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Joseph L. Kleina, Jr. In addition to her loving husband Joe, Carol is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Kleina and her partner Karen Flynn of East Hartford; her sister, Joan Gray of Melbourne, FL; her sister and brother in-law, Nancy and Robert Gosselin of East Hartford and her dear friend, Francis Ewing of Windsor, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families. A special thank you to all Carol's caregivers at Hartford Hospital, Conklin Building, Floor 2. Your kindness and empathy will always be remembered. Thank you also to Carol's extended family, the Flynn/Brainard family, who always made her feel like she was part of them. A ceremony celebrating Carol's life will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Irish American Home Society, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol's memory may be made to the Cancer Research Institute, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield is assisting the family. To share a memory of Carol with the family, please visit www.desopo.com.