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Edith Frances (Ardolino) Carbonari, 87, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Woodbridge, Conn., died peacefully on March 31, 2016, after a brief illness. She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Albert Carbonari, and her children and their families: Sandra Carbonari Welsh and her husband, David, of Middlebury, Conn.; Claudia Carbonari and her husband, Douglas Monty, of Glastonbury, Conn.; and Bruce A. Carbonari and his wife, Kathryn, of Boca Grande, Fla., and Chicago, Ill. She also is survived by her grandchildren and great-grandson: Katherine Welsh; 2nd Lieut. David B. Welsh and his wife, Meredith; James Monty-Carbonari; Jonathan Monty-Carbonari and his wife, Penny, and their son, Dominic; Nicole Carbonari and Danielle Carbonari.
Edith led a full and active life. She was a devoted member of the Assumption Church in Woodbridge, Conn., and served on many committees. Edith was a master bridge player and enjoyed golf, tennis and skiing. After raising her children, she became the owner of Odyssey Travel in Seymour, Conn. Along with her husband, she traveled throughout the world. She and Al were well known for opening their hearts and homes in Woodbridge, Vermont and Florida to their many family members and friends.
Per her wishes, memorial services will be held in Connecticut and Florida.
The Connecticut service will be a memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 50 Charles St. in Waterbury, Conn., Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 11 a.m.
The Florida service will be a memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 22094 Lyons Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Friends of Children Fund, American Academy of Pediatrics Development Lockbox, 38367 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678.
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