Charlotte (Thayer) Gagliardi, 82, of Kensington, wife of Carmen O. Gagliardi, passed away Tuesday (August 11, 2009) at Ledgecrest Health Care Center in Kensington.  Born in Keene, NH, daughter of the late Elmo and Eva (Willard) Thayer, she was a former New Britain resident, moving to Kensington in 1966.  Charlotte graduated from Keene High School and retired from Shawmut Bank in 1989 after 22 years, including time with the former New Britain Bank & Trust Company (now Bank of America).  She was a member of Kensington Congregational Church; was a member and former Treasurer of the church Women’s Service League; former President and Treasurer of the Kensington Monday Night Club; member and former Treasurer of the Kensington Garden Club; and former President and Treasurer of the Friends of Berlin Peck Memorial Library.

            Besides her husband Carmen, she leaves a son, Dr. Richard Gagliardi and his wife Deenie of Kensington; a sister, Sandra Philbrick and her husband William of Keene, NH; several nieces and nephews.  Charlotte was predeceased by a brother, Roger Thayer and two sisters, Marjorie Graves and Beverly “Peggy” Graves.

            Funeral services will be held Friday 1 PM at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave, Kensington, CT 06037.  Burial will follow in West Lane Cemetery.  Calling hours are Thursday 5 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kensington Congregational Church.  Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com