Carol Argazzi

Carol (McCullough Dreher) Argazzi of Kensington passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 after a long illness. She was educated in the New Britain school system. She later attended Tunxis Community College and then Central Connecticut State University for her B.A. in social work and later her Masters Her social services career involved being a truant officer for the City of New Britain, working for the Department of Children and Youth Services and lastly Cedarwood Hospital/Connecticut Valley Hospital. She was a former member and President of Berlin Junior Women’s Club. She was a prominent member of Kensington Congregational Church, previously serving as deacon. She is predeceased by her first husband Warren Dreher and survived by her husband Robert Argazzi and her children Tim Dreher of Wayland, MA and Kimberly Dreher Aquino of Woodstock, GA along with her beloved grandchildren, Justin, Julianne and Jadyn Aquino. She leaves behind her stepson Paul Argazzi and his wife Cynthia as well as their children Anthony and Abigail. Carol was close to her nephews and their families: Stephen and Susan Hunter, Glen Hunter, Gary and Patty Hunter, John and Debbie Hunter and their children. She was the self-appointed matriarch of the Regan clan from Newburyport MA and leaves behind countless beloved cousins. Carol and Bob had the good fortune to meet some time after their spouses passed. What followed were 12 years of a wonderful relationship and marriage with new families and friends. Carol led a full life with dear friends who shared her spirit a fun and adventure. She was smart, witty and kind. She just liked people and made friends easily. Her artistic talent showed in the many paintings she did of local scenes such as the old railroad station, Mooreland Hill School and homes of friends where they still hang from some walls. She was great fun to be around and it is sad that this remarkable woman will no longer be a part of us. Carol's boundless love, optimism and humor will be long remembered and sorely missed. However, she will live in our hearts forever. There are no calling hours per Carol's request, and we respect her wishes, but a viewing will be held at the Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Kensington, CT, beginning at 2pm on Wednesday, August 18. A funeral service to follow at 3pm. Burial will then take place at Miner Cemetery on Miner St. in Middletown, CT. We also wish to invite friends and family to join us at a reception back at the Parish Hall of Kensington Congregational Church afterwards. Those that do not wish to attend the burial can go directly to the Parish Hall and wait until the family returns to join the gathering. All are welcome. Donations in remembrance of Carol may be sent to the church. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Carol Argazzi

August 15, 1943 - August 12, 2021

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Carol Argazzi

August 15, 1943 - August 12, 2021

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