Obituary of Carol E. Frawley

TRUMBULL, CONN Carol Elizabeth Frawley, age 86, beloved wife of the late Harold E. Frawley, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Joseph's Manor surrounded by her family after a brief illness. A long-time Westport resident, most recently of Trumbull, she was born in Norwalk, CT to the late George and Caroline Sherman. She was employed part-time as a cashier at Peter's Bridge Market during the years her children were school aged. She also enjoyed working weekends, first at Planter's Barn in Darien and the Geiger's Nursery in Westport, allowing her to indulge in her love of plants and flowers and share her knowledge. In 1977 she began her career at Pepperidge Farms Corporate office in Norwalk until her retirement. She was a lifetime member of VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399 Ladies Auxiliary of Westport. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, her loving children, Colleen (Edward) Mezerewski, of Shelton, Debbie (Philip) Grabell of Milford, William Frawley of Shelton, Edward (Karen) Frawley of Milford, Michael (Stephanie) Frawley of Westport, James (Donna) Frawley of Fairfield. She also leaves behind her greatest joy in life, her cherished grandchildren, Casey (Trinh) Mezerewski, Colby (Glendys) Mezerewski, Jacob (Rachel) Grabell, Nicole (Thomas) Cadigan, Helen Frawley, Alex Frawley, Kyle (Elicia) Frawley, Katie (Scott) Frawley, Kenzie Frawley and Kieran Frawley and treasured great-grandchildren, Trinity, Edward, Leia and Ethan Mezerewski, Kaylie, Adriana and Logan Mezerewski, Charlotte and Chase Cadigan, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her late husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Marcella Palinkas of Oklahoma, Georgianna Bolton of Norwalk and Joan Goulart of Norwalk. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with Harding Funeral Home of Westport and at the family's request, will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Carol's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.