CARIS A. CARR

MIDDLEBURY — Caris Anne Carr died Dec. 19, 2025, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt. Caris was born in Palmerton, Pa., June 29, 1935. She was the daughter of Louis and Carmella (Veneroso) Andreuzzi.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Caris lived most of her adult life in Simsbury, Conn., with her husband, William Carr. She was involved in many community activities including Cub Scout den mother, the Central and Belden School PTAs, the Simsbury Republican Town Committee, and the League of Women Voters.

Later, Caris embarked on a career in marketing communications, including positions as a publications editor, publicity writer and managing editor of the Farmington Valley Herald. She went on to develop targeted financial reporting and marketing communications for CIGNA Investments and the former Advest, Inc.

After her retirement from CIGNA, Caris became involved with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, teaching reading and writing. In 2009 she was recognized as the Basic Literacy Volunteer of the Year.

In her spare time, she was passionate about gardening, loved a good book and enjoyed a solid game of tennis. She was an avid fan of UCONN men’s and women’s basketball.

In 2015, Caris moved to Eastview in Middlebury, Vt., where she enjoyed attending concerts, and amassed a large collection of socks won in bingo games.

Caris is pre-deceased by her parents and husband. She is survived by her son, Gregory L. Carr and his wife Sarah W. Dillard of Waitsfield, Vt., her brother, Ronald J. Andreuzzi and his wife Lynne of Lake Orion, Mich., their two children and three grandchildren; her cousin, Laraine Stuart of Los Angeles, Calif.; and her daughter and grandson.

A private burial will be held in Simsbury, Conn. in the spring. Contributions in Caris’s name can be made to Eastview of Middlebury, and Porter Hospital, where she received kind and compassionate care. ◊