Carolyn Elizabeth Pinto

Carolyn E. Pinto, 78 of Brattleboro, VT died on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in New York on June 14, 1937; the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Matthies.

Carolyn has been a Brattleboro resident since 1982. She worked as a cosmetic artist for Elizabeth Arden. She was a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church in Brattleboro. Carolyn was very active within her community. She volunteered at Bridget's Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, the Linden Lodge and BMH. Carolyn enjoyed gardening and spending time with her local granddaughter, and great granddaughters.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph Pinto of NY, and Michael Pinto of GA; a daughter, Marie Forrester of GA; granddaughter, Jennifer Coleman and her partner, Mathew Hadden of Newfane, VT; great granddaughters, Hailey Coleman and Annabelle Hadden; as well as many grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 47 Walnut St, Brattleboro, VT. The KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carolyn's name to St. Michael Catholic Church, at the address above or Brattleboro Area Hospice, 191 Canal St, Brattleboro, VT 05301 or Brattleboro Senior Center, c/o Meals on Wheels, 207 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301.