Carol J. Breest Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

AYER- Carol J. (Pokigo) Breest, 76, of Ayer died unexpectedly Sunday February 16, 2020 in Concord, MA. Mrs. Breest was born on December 4, 1943 in Brownwood, Texas and has resided in Ayer for over 45 years. She wasthe daughter of B. Henry Pokigo, a Brigadier General of the NH National Guard, and Kazmiera (Sopel) Pokigo from Goffstown, NH who later moved to Orlando, FL. Mrs. Breest graduated from Goffstown High School and later attended the University of New Hampshire where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. After teaching Math in New York for several years, she went to work as a Computer Technical Manager for the Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard. After retirement, she was very active with her manygrandchildren between babysitting, helping with crafts, schoolwork and driving them here, there and everywhere. She looked forward to her weekly visits with her lovinghusband and soulmate, Bob. She enjoyed reading andshopping and spending time with her family and her dogs. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Robert G. Breest; Four sons and two daughters; R. Manuel Breest and his wife Catherine of Ayer, MA; R. Ottmar (Otto) Breest and his wife Gail of Gastonia, NC; Sean Truesdale and his wife Jennifer of Woodstock, GA; Robert Ainsworth of NH, and Laurie Barfield and Cammie Truesdale of FL. Sheleaves 12 grandchildren; Kazmiera, Melinda, Manuel and Nicolaus Breest of Ayer, MA; Jennifer (Niki) Smith (Breest), Jarryd and Jenna Henderson of NC; Bobby (Tripp), Taylor and Zack Barfield of FL; 6 great grandchildren and her two faithful companions “Ayla” and “Scarlet.” She was the sister of the late Douglas Pokigo of Colorado and the grandmother of the late Robert Joshua Breest of NC and Robert Ainsworth Jr. of NH. She was an active member of St. Catherine’s Church in Westford where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Carol has always found strength through her strong belief in her Catholic Faith. She enjoyed volunteering her time at church, local hospitals and nursing homes by bringingcommunion and prayers to those who needed her help. She loved to travel and had even traveled to Poland with her father to visit and meet new relatives. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Church, 107 North Main Street, Westford. Calling hours are 4-7 PM Thursday, February 27th at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., (Rte 2A) Ayer.

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Carol J. Breest

December 4, 1943 - February 16, 2020