Carol E. Braun

SKANEATELES < Carol E. Braun, 74, of Skaneateles, passed away Nov.8, 2007, at University Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she remained a New Jersey resident until moving to Skaneateles in 1976. She made every life she touched a little richer. Carol is survived by her husband, Chet; daughters, Pamela Ambler of Skaneateles and Lisa Ryan of Jordan; sons, Scott of Elbridge and Mark of Tully. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Grossman of Englewood, N.J. A gathering of remembrance will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Skaneateles. Burial will be Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. Special thanks to all the staff at the Regional Oncology Center, especially Dr. Wright and Dr. Hussain. Sincere thanks and gratitude to the Oncology Unit on Floor 8 O at University Hospital. The support, care and comfort provided to Carol and our entire family by all these special people was invaluable. Heartfelt appreciation to St. Joseph#"s Hospital Home Care, particularly to Maureen, a very special nurse, who went above and beyond the expected in caring for and comforting Carol. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rose Crain Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.