Richard Caron Sr.
Executive Director
Mr. Caron holds a degree in Accounting. He also received his own pardon back in 2005, so he has first-hand knowledge about the process. He has worked very closely with the Board of Pardons and Parole. He has received Citations and Proclamations from the City of Norwich for volunteering two years in a row. He is a former member of Board of Reviews/Dangerous Building Committee, A Trustee for Evans Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Norwich, CT. He is also a member of The Reid and Hughes building committee in Norwich and also Treasurer of the Buckingham Building Association. Mr. Caron gives of his time and financial support to many organizations, which makes him an outstanding community member. He is very faithful to God and his Church, which makes people love and respect him in all walks of life.
Mr. Caron has a love for playing pool and golf. He is an avid pool player. Email: rcaronsr@gmail.com
Daniel B.
Pardon Technician
Donna D
Pardon Technician
In Memoriam
Sister Mary Smith-Gomes, was a Pardon Technician for 15 years, a devoted public servant and cherished colleague, Mary served with dedication and compassion as an employee of the Connecticut Pardon Team, where her work made a lasting impact on countless individuals and families across the state.
Rev. Mary was known for her professionalism, integrity, and deep commitment to fairness and justice. Throughout her career, she approached every case with care, respect, and a strong belief in second chances. Her steady presence, institutional knowledge, and willingness to support both coworkers and clients made her an invaluable member of the team.
Beyond her professional life, Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, community member. She will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength, and the positive influence she had on everyone who had the privilege of working with her.
Mary Smith’s legacy of dedication, compassion, and public service will continue to live on through the work she cared so deeply about and the many lives she touched. She passed away December 2025, she will be extremely missed by all the employees of the Connecticut Pardon Team.