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Carolyn Abel Obituary
Irondequoit: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her husband of 48 years and best friend, Francis "Buzz" Abel; daughters, Sherry (Larry) Nau, Mary (Tom) Howell-Roat, Jeri (Doug Olson) Frederiksen, Terri (Bill) Grocott; brother, David (Marcha) Zimmerman; sisters, Dorothy (Ed) Grahm, Diane (Ernie) Hilbert; sister-in-law, Anne Marie Foery; grandchildren, Nathan Nau, Jessica, Robert & Samantha Howell, Nicholas, Kyle & Jacob Frederiksen, Jordan Hathaway; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Friends are invited to meet the family SATURDAY 11:00 AM at CHRIST THE KING CHURCH for her memorial mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Lipson Cancer & Blood Center at RGH, or the House of Mercy, 725 Hudson Ave.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME
544-2041
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Abel
Judy Gordon
October 17, 2008
There are so many things I remember about Carolyn. The Girl Scout troup was probably the best. The time we put on a dinner for Rosary Guild, got the troop lost on a hike, traveled to a hayride in the Souhtern tier with 18 kids in two cars (that was before seat belt laws), the messy craft projects we came up with. The campouts when our two darlings got in trouble.
Then Carolyn said she wasn't going to do it anymore. I pleaded and she told me I would understand when I reached her age. And I did.
She took care of my baby Jennie so I could work.
The bowling trip she came on at my urging and I failed to tell her we were staying overnight.
She was the greatest. She will be missed by many but has left us all with many wonderful memories.
Paul & Nancy Bettez
October 17, 2008
Dear Buzz,
We just heard of Carolyn's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Paul & Nancy Bettez
(Shuffleboard in Westport)
John Macikowski JR
October 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My memories of Carolyn "Mrs Abel" while growing up on Cranbrooke Drive were of someone that was always full of energy, always had a smile on her face and had a tremendous zeal for life. Of course you can never replace a mother, or a wife, but remember this also, you can never truly lose someone if you always know where they are...
God Bless,
John
Janet and George Galen
October 17, 2008
Dear Buzz and Family.
We were so sorry to hear of Carolyns
death. Our prayers are with all of you. May all your happy mememories
give you the strength to carry on.
We are in Florida and will not be able to visit with you.
George and Janet Galen
Barbara Zaccaria-Kutchuk
October 17, 2008
Buzz and family,
I worked with Carolyn at the St. Andrew's Food Pantry and we shared our battle of cancer together. The last time I saw her was at the Food Pantry and we had just seen each other at the Lipson Cancer Center for our treatments. I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Buzz, may the memory of Carolyn and the special life you shared help ease the sadness of your loss.
Karl/Dianne Gilman
October 17, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judy Robbins
October 17, 2008
Sherry,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know that you are very much a part of my thoughts during this difficult time.
Love,
Judy Robbins (SUNY Brockport)
Karen Hospers
October 17, 2008
Sherry, Larry and Nathan.
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother/grandmother. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Karen, Bob, Jamie and Rachel
Nancy Ensman
October 17, 2008
Sherry and family,
Your mom must have been an amazing woman to have raised a daughter with such a kind and beautiful spirit - helping others as you have help me. Please know you all have a new guardian angel to smile down on you.
Peace,
Nancy Ensman
Pat & John Macikowski
October 17, 2008
Our Neighbor, Our Friend
Buzz and family, We were so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. We remember the good times on Cranbrooke Dr. Putting up pools, block parties, kids growing up, so many good memories of a good lady. She will be missed.
Buzz, be assured that you and your family will be in our prayers. If you need anything please call us.
Pat & John Macikowski
Terence Dusseault
October 17, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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