On April 11, 2022, Carol A. (Kupernik) Warren of Underhill, Vermont, left her life’s journey and loved ones here on earth to be with her maker in heaven.
Carol was born October 10, 1942, of the late Michael F. Kupernik Sr., and Arlene H. (Hancock) Kupernik of Suffield, Connecticut.
After spending her early years on a farm in Suffield, CT, the family moved to the northwestern part of Connecticut known as Canaan. There Carol attended the Canaan Elementary School through 8th grade and graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1960.
After graduation, she worked for three years at the Canaan National Bank in the bookkeeping department; during this time, she met her future husband of more than 58 years, Gary F. Warren. They married in June of 1963 and soon after, left for Long Beach, California where Gary served in the U.S. Navy. While living there, Carol continued as a bookkeeper at the Merchant’s Bank. After her husband’s discharge in 1964, they drove back across country and settled in Farmington, CT where she worked at the Farmington Savings Bank.
In 1967, Carol and Gary moved to Vermont to raise a family and make VT home. During those years, she raised two sons, taught Sunday School, was very active in the Women’s Fellowship, helped with the bookkeeping in her husband’s business and was employed at the Chittenden Bank in Burlington, VT. In 1980, she began employment with the New England Federal Credit Union retiring in 2004. During her retirement she and her husband became members of the Champlain Valley Roadrunners RV club and had many wonderful times camping with friends. Carol and Gary enjoyed warmer winter months in Florida 2005-2015 RVing in their camper and spending time with many dear friends.
One of Carol’s biggest accomplishments was earning her pilot’s license at the age of 52, and even courageously and successfully executed an emergency landing, evidence of her smarts and no-drama attitude.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Gary F. Warren, two sons, Kenneth Warren of Jeffersonville, VT, Daniel Warren and wife, Meg (Leslie) Warren, Granddaughter, Caroline Mary and Grandson, Michael Kenneth of Wethersfield, CT. Three brothers, the late Michael F. Kupernik, Jr., and his wife, Clare, the late William L. Kupernik and late wife, Donna, and James R. Kupernik and his wife, Tammy. Brothers and sisters in law, Martin Warren and wife, Barbara; Jeanette Hill and husband, Robert; Jeffrey Warren, and many nephews, nieces, dear friends, and colleagues both near and far.
A private family graveside service will be held.
For those who would like to join in the memory of Carol are invited to a reception/celebration of life at the United Church of Underhill, Rte. 15, Underhill, VT, on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1:00-3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, at Carol’s request, donations be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or to one’s choice of charity.