Thomas S. Carver

Thomas S. Carver went home to be with the Lord after a short but valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, December 2, 2012. He was born June 12, 1946, in Newark, N.J. to Robert and Gertrude Carver. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine (nee McCausland), daughter, Krystina, mother, Gertrude, brother, Roger. He was “Uncle Tom” to his nephews and nieces and grand-nieces and -nephews. He attended and graduated from Conard High School, being the first deaf student to be enrolled there. He attended Central Connecticut State University and later Gallaudet University where he majored in business administration and became a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. It was there where he met his wonderful wife, Katherine, who began a 40-year journey with the love of her life. Shortly after leaving Gallaudet, he embarked on a career with “Mother Aetna” in Hartford where he worked for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a man of simple tastes and deep convictions, devoted to his family, his parents, and his close friends. He enjoyed working with his hands, gardening, craft-making, collecting stamps, coins, and antiques, and he was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, and UConn’s basketball teams. He was a voracious reader and an extremely well-read and -informed person. One could not win a debate with him on many issues, especially in history and world affairs. He loved to cook for his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching and recording movies, often sharing them with his parents. He will be sorely missed by everyone who was privileged to have known him. A memorial service celebrating Thomas’ life will be held at the chapel of the Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford on Friday, December 7, at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at the church where Thomas’ family will receive relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Asylum Hill Congregational Church, (Hill Quilters Group) 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford Ct 06105-2892 or The American School for the Deaf, 139 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107, or Independence Unlimited, Inc., 151 New Park Ave., North Annex-Suite D, Hartford, CT 06106-2170.

Thomas S. Carver

June 12, 1946 - December 2, 2012