The Cohens
Carol (Sexton) and Don Cohen ‘62
After leaving the military in December 1959, and in need of completing my college education, I was able to gain quick acceptance into Willimantic State Teacher’s College for the spring semester. The first class I attended was Dr. Ann Curran’s general math class in Shafer Hall. I chose an empty seat near the middle of the room, a significant choice as sitting in front of me was my future wife, Carol Sexton.
Since our class was small, Carol and I were in several courses together, which helped our friendship grow and blossom. As the next two and a half years went by, we planned our careers in education and a marriage. Since then, we have raised three fantastic children together — Tim, an architect; Matt, an electrical engineer and vice president of his company; and Melissa, a physical therapist — each flourishing in their own careers. Carol and I have devoted our careers to the children of East Hartford, and are proud of our accomplishments and relationships over the years. Upon retirement we moved to Florida, enjoying life and new friendships. The most powerful bond in our relationship through all these years is our love and respect for each other and the accomplishments of our children and their families. Little did we know that a chance encounter in a math class so long ago would lead to an enduring relationship 54 years later!
