Carol E. Liberty

Carol grew up in Southington, Connecticut before moving to Glenbrook where she resided until July. Fiercely independent, she stayed at the house as long as she was able.

Born on July 21, 1917 to Florence Bromfield Ellis and Arthur Ellis, Carol attended Stamford Public Schools and graduated from what is now known as Acadia College. Like many individuals, she became employed at Pitney Bowes. Carol met Frank J. Liberty at Pitney Bowes, her husband of thirty-one years. After a whirlwind romance that included dancing to Big Band music at the Waldorf Astoria, Carol retired her dancing shoes and raised a family. Alan, Stuart, Ann, and Frank all lived at 43 Field Street. Her husband passed away in 1977, and years later her son Stuart.

Her family was involved in the founding of Union Memorial Church in Glenbrook. Carol sat in the same family pew until she could not longer attend.

Her parents were dedicated to community service and Carol was a whistleblower for the Civil Air Raid during WWII with her father, as they made sure everyone’s shades were down so the Germans could not bomb Stamford. She was made for a cameo role in It’s a Wonderful Life if Jimmy Stewart would have given up that one scene as a Civil Air Raid Warden. Her brothers served in the Coast Guard, Navy and Army during World War II and the Korean conflict. One of her best friends, Betty Branch, served in the Women’s Army Corp.

Carol kept this spirit and was a fundraiser for the Heart Fund, a deliverer for Meals on Wheels and participated in all the charity events at Union Memorial. She also was an avid music lover whose tastes spanned a wide spectrum from Elvis, the Boston Pops, Perry Como, the Doors, Stevie Wonder, and Broadway musicals. Her taste in music mirrored the incredible changes in technology and geopolitical events she witnessed.

Betty Jane Liberty and Robert Burrow, the spouses of Alan and Ann, dedicated themselves to helping Carol stay in Glenbrook. Stuart’s widow, Eileen, created the Wednesday night chicken club and came over most Wednesday’s to dine with Carol.

Carol was a frequent user of the bookmobile, collected stamps and antiques, knitted, and embroidered. Carol marveled at the forsythia planted along side the Glenbrook Railroad Bridge knowing her mother had planted them with others upon the opening of the new four lane tracks instead of the single track.

Carol was amazed at being 100. She enjoyed lobster rolls and coffee ice cream for all those years. She travelled as a child through New England, the Maritimes and Gaspe Peninsula when her father’s auto shared the road with horses and carriages. Later she would travel throughout the USA, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.

When Carol was 100 her driver’s license was taken away.

Her children claimed it was a precaution to preserve her impeccable driving record. Nose up, thumbs down was the response. Always as sharp as a tack, she persevered as she always did through the change. She suffered all of the tragedies and heartaches that we all experience in this life. Really, compared to most, Carol led a charmed life and was the first to recognize all she had seen, done, read about, witnessed, and experienced.

Her grandkids called her Gigi when Face Timing with her. She often remarked that she would never have believed you could do that, especially since she grew up listening to the radio with her parents in the living room.

While at the Regional Hospice in Danbury, she continued her charming ways and was a star attraction amongst all the staff and volunteers. They were absolutely wonderful and all got to learn what we knew: She was quite the lady.

Carol’s family will receive friends at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St. Stamford on Friday, October 26th 2018 from 4pm to 6pm

A Funeral Service will be held at the Union Memorial Church, 58 Church St., Stamford on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. To leave an online condolence visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com.

Carol wished that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Union Memorial Church.

God speed