WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Anne Goggin (Farris) Carey, age 94, of Waterbury, announces her peaceful passing on March 16th 2026 at The Apple Rehabilitation Center in Avon after an extended illness. She was the widow of Thomas Carey. 

Born on April 23, 1931, Anne was the second of five children to the late Michael and Margaret (Hussey) Goggin, who immigrated from County Kerry, Ireland. She received her foundational education at St. Francis Xavier Grammar School and graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School before pursuing her nursing degree at Saint Mary’s School of Nursing, where she completed her studies in 1951. Throughout her esteemed career, Anne served as a devoted and compassionate nurse, dedicating many years to various nursing homes in the Waterbury area, including her role as the Director of Nursing at the Waterbury Convalescent Center. Her commitment to care extended beyond her professional obligations, as she generously offered her nursing skills to help many in her community after her retirement. Known as the “official news source” to her large and loving extended family, Anne will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the strong bonds she forged within her family.

Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy Anne is survived by her daughter, Peggy Mairead Cobbath and husband, Steve, sister Betty Goggin and nephews, Brian Goggin, Dennis Goggin, Stephen Goggin, James Goggin, Mark Goggin, Christopher Goggin, niece, Maura Goggin Pace, and niece in law, Jackie Goggin. Anne is also survived by numerous cousins from the Hussey and Crowley families, and her long time devoted caregiver, Doreen Lominey. Anne was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Karalius, brothers, John F. Goggin, Dennis Joseph Goggin, and Michael “Bibber” Goggin, Edmond Goggin and wife Mary, sisters in law Patricia Goggin, her brother, Edmond Goggin and wife Mary, and nephews, Michael K. Goggin and David Goggin.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Carey will be held on Thursday March 19th 2026, when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church 74 W. Main St Waterbury, CT with her cousin the Rev Michael Dolan, presiding. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the Carey family at Casey’ s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation care at 1987 East Main St Waterbury, CT 06705 from 8:00am to 9:30am. Anne was a faithful follower of the television mass and to honor that commitment, memorial donations may be sent to ORTV, 15 Peach Orchard Rd, Prospect CT 06712. In this time of reflection, the family welcomes all who knew and loved Anne to share messages of condolence, comfort, and cherished memories. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to connect with the family or honor their loved one’s memory with floral arrangements and other gifts of condolence.