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Carolyn Proctor Obituary

Proctor, Carolyn D. WATERVLIET Carolyn D. (Kulka) Proctor, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Samaritan Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born on June 1, 1947, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn to Joseph and Stella (Kula) Kulka, Carolyn resided in Brooklyn, with her family, for several years before relocating to Watervliet. She was a member of the graduating class of 1965 of Watervliet High School. She later furthered her education at H.V.C.C. where she earned an associate's degree in human services. Carolyn was initially employed by the New York Telephone Company and Marine Midland Bank. In 1980, she took employment with the Watervliet City School District as a teacher's assistant and ESL instructor in the high school. After 29 years in the classroom, Carolyn retired but her work was not done. In retirement, she took great pride and pleasure in assisting her granddaughters with their school work. Education was only one of Carolyn's many interests. She appreciated her Polish heritage and attended polka dances whenever the opportunity presented itself. She passed along her love of Polish culture to her children and grandchildren. Carolyn was a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Watervliet and a member of its Social Committee and Polish Choir. She was a card carrying member of NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena). She loved to travel and spent many summer days with her family at Hampton Beach, N.H. She was also known to make a few wild visits to the Boardwalk at Atlantic City as well as to Las Vegas to further her enjoyment of the casino atmosphere. She was the much loved wife of Archie J. Proctor with whom she would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 24. In addition to her husband, Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Tina L. Proctor-Leibach and her husband Steve; her son, Adam M. Proctor; her granddaughters, Karina and Julia; her aunt, Teresa Hills; her cousin, Michael Kosinski; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. A heartfelt thank you is extended to the doctors, nurses and staff of the I.C.U. at Samaritan Hospital for the care given to Carolyn and the support offered to her family during her stay. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church, 25th Street and 7th Avenue, Watervliet. The Rite of Committal will take place in the chapel of the Albany Rural Cemetery and following cremation, Carolyn's ashes will be interred in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Colonie, at a later date. Friends are invited to attend and may also visit with Carolyn's family on Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Visit parkerbrosmemorial.com to leave a message of sympathy, to light a candle and for driving directions.

Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2018.
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Tina and family as I said in the past you have my deepest sympathy, I always had a special friendship with your mother.

Gary Matthews

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February 7, 2022

Tina and family, you have my deepest sympathy as I always had a special place in my heart for your mother.

Gary Matthews

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February 7, 2020

Tina & family, you have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your mother. She was & always will be special to me, may she rest in peace.

Gary Matthews

February 16, 2018

Adam I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Leslie McGill

February 16, 2018

We are truly sorry to Carolyn's family. She was a very good person. We send our love to her family. Love always, Ralph & Mary Anne Irvine

Ralph & Mary Anne Irvine

February 15, 2018

Theodore Dennis

February 14, 2018

Archie, Tina & Adam,
Sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Remember all the good times you shared together.

Jane DiSisto & daughters

February 14, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. She was one of the sweetest people I knew from the class of "65. She will be missed by everyone.

Ann Pickett Placher

February 14, 2018

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home

February 14, 2018

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2013 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189-2225

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