Sad news for Lovingthemouse *update in first post*

[EpcotKilterFan]

Hello all. I was not sure if there was a specific thread that Caroline visited, but I know that she was on this board.

I have some sad news to share about our dear friend Caroline - Lovingthemouse. This information was posted on the Pin Board by a mutual friend. When I have more information, I will post.

I am sure you all remember Caroline Tougas. She is a teacher in MA who every year took her students to WDW to learn and have fun. She also introduced many of them to our wonderful hobby of pin trading.
Caroline lost the love of her life last night when her husband of many years, Roger passed away.
Roger has been ill for many years, but this was unexpected. He has been retired on disability for a few years and Caroline was looking forward to November when she was going to retire and they would have more time together. They already had their next trips to WDW planned for November and again in April.
I will be taking a collection for flowers from us and I will give any additional monies collected to Caroline for whatever she might need in the next few weeks.
The funeral arrangements are being made right now but the plans are for the viewing on Sunday and Funeral on Monday of next week. I will let you know the final arrangements if you are interested in going. They will take place in East Longmeadow, MA.

If you would like to contribute to flowers for Caroline please send me a check as soon as possible. My address is
Peggie Dennehy
51 Bancroft Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Please send this on to anyone who you think might be interested...
thank you
Peggie

Please keep her in your prayers. If you would like her home address, you can PM me.

Debbie

UPDATE
The wake will be on Sunday, September 21 from 2 pm - 5 pm at Sampsons Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Rd, Springfield MA 01129

The funeral mass will be: Monday, 10 am at St Michael's Church in East Longmeadow.

I IM'd with Caroline this evening and it is so very sad. But she does have loving family surrounding her and they will give her strength.

Deb

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh my!! My heart goes out to Caroline and Rogers family.
Debbie, can you get me details on the wake please. I know several girls are close and maybe a few can come up.

Guys if anyone wants to contribute anything to Caroline, flowers or a music box like we did for Susie, please let me know.

God bless you Caroline, you will be in my thoughts in the coming weeks. Please think about coming to CKC still. We would love to give you support and shelter in person.

Call me or Lisa if you need anything!!

 

[Forever a Princess]

I will keep her in my prayers.

 

[New England Eeyore]

Oh, no. What terribly sad news! Caroline and her family will be in my prayers.

I would love to contribute to flowers or something.

 

[rlovew]

Oh my, I am so sorry for her. I would like to be part of something.

Rebecca

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I posted a thread on the swap forum to see if anyone wants to make cards. I think Lisa and I might try to go to Roger's wake.

 

[calanniebu]

Oh no that's horrible. I'd like to contribute to something also. Let me know. I'm not good at organizing but I'm great at contributing!

 

[Michellepooh]

Oh, how sad!!! What a terrible thing to have happen, especially when they were so looking forward to here retirement and spending more time together.

 

[LindaBabe]

Oh, my. That is so sad. Caroline, you will be in my thoughts and prayers at this trying time.

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Update in the first post

Debbie

 

[Lisa]

EKF, thank you so much for letting us know about Roger. Even with knowing Caroline "on the boards", one could tell Roger was the love of her life. And I know their grandson adored his grandpa. I would imagine several of us will go to the wake.

My heart goes out for Caroline, their girls, and grandson.

 

[Kim1964]

Oh no. Caroline, I am so very sorry!

 

[party of 3]

oh caroline i'm so sorry. i know she was looking forward to retiring soon. my heart goes out to her and her family.
i'd love to do something for her. count me in.

 

[logan&tylersmama]

oh my - Caroline I am so sorry to hear this very sad news!!! you are a very special person - please know I am here for you and if you need ANYTHING please let me know. Lisa, BAMB and i are a very short drive away
jennifer

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Roger's obituary:

Roger Tougas

You can see how special Disney to the familiy!

Debbie

 

[disneynut14]

I am so sorry for Caroline and her family my thoughts and prayers are with them all.

 

[pixiedustforever]

Will keep Caroline and her family in my prayers at this difficult time.

Marylee

 

[fireplug]

Thoughts and prayers for her and her family during these difficult days.

Steve

 

[Boo Bear]

Prayers will be headed Caroline's way tomorrow...

 

[calanniebu]