Carol Parker

Carol Ann (Priest) Parker "Nana", 76, of Andover, passed away April 25, 2014. She was born on July 15, 1937 in Springfield, MA the daughter of the late Gilman and Mildred Priest. Carol worked for the State of CT. Dept. of Children & Youth Services and at the Dept. of Mental Health Hartford Court Clinic for many years. Carols passion in life was her grandchildren. They were special gifts to her that she enjoyed beyond measure. She also loved to spend hours knitting with her best friend Ann, while Ann would crochet, both making blankets for their families. She was predeceased by her son Don Sylvester Jr. and her brother Robert Priest. She is survived by her sister Claire Edgar, daughter Linda Mills, son David Sylvester, her two beloved granddaughters Ashley and Christina, her nieces and nephews, her best friend Ann Slater, many adopted grandchildren and her kitty Jenny. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday May 3, 2014 between 2:00 and 4:00pm with the funeral service beginning at 4:00pm at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations are suggested to a charity or organization of the donor's choice. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .