Obituary of Carol Knapp

Carol Ann Knapp, age 76, a longtime resident of Deep River, passed into eternal life on April 18, 2020. Carol was born in New Haven on January 20, 1944 to the late Loretta R. Knapp and Lester L. Knapp. Carol was predeceased by her brother Thomas Knapp of Meriden. She is the beloved sister of Sharon Knapp of Ivoryton, Richard Knapp of East Haven, Lester Knapp of Meriden, James Knapp (Josephine) of Branford and Pamela Knapp (Robert Schwall) of Branford. Throughout her lifetime, Carol loved to write poetry and mystery stories. She saw an exquisite beauty in nature, in animals and in the kindness of some extraordinary people who crossed her path, and this was reflected in her writings. She leaves behind more than 500 poems and numerous mystery stories. What Keeps a Heart Beating What keeps a heart beating when it’s been broken so many times Maybe a new love Will keep it beating Maybe the birth of a baby Will keep it beating Maybe the breath of a new day Will keep it beating Maybe the sun shining every day Will keep it beating Maybe the rain Will keep it beating Maybe the dew in the morning grass Will keep it beating Maybe to see a flower bloom Will keep it beating But, most of all, Faith in God Keeps it beating Because even though your heart may have been broken many times God can heal. By Carol Knapp The family appreciates Apple Rehab of Saybrook and The Middlesex Hospital Comfort Care Unit for their compassionate care of Carol. Now, Carol is cradled in the arms of Jesus, in pure unconditional love for all eternity. A private funeral service will be held at Center Cemetery in Branford, CT under the care of the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham St., East Haven, CT. Donations in memory of Carol may be made to the charity of one’s choice.