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<DIV>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: Carol Gillispie has passed away<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Wed, June 12, 2013 8:49 am<BR></DIV>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">It is with great sadness that I must report to you all that Carol Gillispie has passed away. Many of us have known and worked with Carol for many years. She was a dedicated Rehabilitation Teacher, <st1:PersonName w:st="on">BESB</st1:PersonName> board member, Agency Consumer Advisory Committee member and advocate for people who are blind. Those who had the pleasure of knowing Carol experienced her kindness and compassion in so many ways. She always remembered a birthday and was among the first to call when someone was ill to wish them well and offer a prayer of healing for them. Attached is the obituary that appeared this morning in the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New Haven</st1:place></st1:City> Register. Calling hours are on Thursday and the funeral is on Friday. Details of both appear in the obituary. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><A href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nhregister/obituary.aspx?n=Carol-Gillispie&pid=165278844" target=_blank>http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nhregister/obituary.aspx?n=Carol-Gillispie&pid=165278844</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></span></body></html>