Carol Lee Joslin

Carol Lee (Blake) Joslin, a lifelong resident of the Greater Hartford community, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in West Hartford, Connecticut. She was born on April 29, 1932, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Wilson Blake and Dorothy (Hills) Blake. Her childhood was lovingly shaped by her grandmother, Edith "Dodo" Hills. Carol Lee was the devoted wife of Brooks Joslin for 69 years. Together, they built a close-knit family that includes their three children: Blake Joslin and his wife Donna Eagle Joslin of Asheville, North Carolina, with their children Josh and Emma; Timothy Joslin and his wife Michelle Pettee Joslin of Medford, Massachusetts, with their daughters Abbie and Kate; and Spencer Joslin-Montlick and her husband Neil Montlick of Windsor, Connecticut, with their daughters Canaan and Vivian. She cherished her grandchildren and took great joy in watching them grow. Summers were spent at her beloved family cottage, "Pioneer," in Scituate, Massachusetts, where she enjoyed sailing and connecting with nature. An avid Girl Scout in her youth, she attended Camp Four Winds as both a camper and counselor. A graduate of the Chaffee School in Windsor and Connecticut College for Women, Carol Lee dedicated her life to service and community engagement. She was an active member of the Founders of Hartford and served as president of the Junior League of Hartford. Her professional career included meaningful roles with Greater Hartford Process in the 1970s and later as Director of Volunteer Services at Avery Heights. Faith was central to Carol Lee's life as a lifetime member of Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford. She served as a deacon, sang in the choir, and contributed to the decorating committee. She also had a deep appreciation for art and culture, collecting art, enjoying opera performances, traveling extensively, and working at Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury. Carol Lee will be remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and service. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to her community and the many lives she touched. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on January 4, 2025, at Immanuel Congregational Church on Woodland Street in Hartford. Memorial gifts may be made to a worthy organization in her name.

Carol Lee Joslin

April 29, 1932 - December 10, 2024