Carole James Grayson

August 24, 1946 - June 16, 2018

Carole James Grayson of Bloomfield, formerly of West Hartford, died on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born August 24, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Elizabeth “Betty” James and Crawford “Jimmy” James. She is survived by her sister, Jacqueline James Blinn, and brother-in-law, David P. Blinn, of San Diego, CA. Carole graduated from Conard High School in 1964, Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in 1968, and UCONN School of Social Work in 1984. She was a Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor, Family Services, for the State of Connecticut for over 35 years. Carole was a member of the West Indian Social Club, where she developed a love for the game of cricket and became an excellent scorer of the game. She served as Secretary of the WISC’s cricket team and was the longest serving Secretary of the Connecticut Cricket League. She would fall in love with every child she met; and they loved her in return. When Carole wasn’t scoring cricket or playing with kids, she was listening to music, dancing, smiling, exercising, cuddling her beloved French poodles, reading a book, watching a documentary or debating politics. Her love of history and desire to learn about other cultures encouraged her to travel whenever possible. The family would like to thank Carole’s good friends for their incredible support, assistance and many acts of kindness during Carole’s last few years. We also thank everyone at Seabury Meadows for their love and devotion to Carole. Those wishing to send expressions of sympathy to the family may make a donation to Seabury Charitable Foundation Meadows Activity Fund (seaburylife.org), 200 Seabury Dr., Bloomfield, CT 06002 or Masonicare Partners Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108 Per her request, a celebration of Carole’s life will be held at Cornwall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica at a date to be determined.