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Carolyn Clausen Obituary

CLAUSEN, Carolyn E. (Russell) Of Waltham, died October 10, 2008 after a long illness. She was a graduate of Waltham High School, Shepard Gill School of Practical Nursing of MGH and Lasell College. Until her illness she worked for many years as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Boston. Born in Newton, Carolyn was the daughter of the late William H. Russell Sr. and the late Arlene (Nims) Young. She was the sister of Cynthia Smellie of Norwell, William H. Russell of Escondido, CA, and the late Nancy Burns. She also leaves her step daughter, Ingrid Clausen and her granddaughter, Lena Clausen along with her dear friend David Schueler. She was Auntie to many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Belmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army/ Waltham Food Pantry, 33 Myrtle Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Please write in memory of Carolyn Clausen on your donation. On line guest book atwww.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Clausen

18 Entries

Lena Joyce Clausen

April 14, 2023

I will forever remember the grandmother who raised me, who supported me, and who loved me wholeheartedly until her last moments. I love you and i miss you everyday, grandma. I hope i see you again.

Linda Woods

December 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn on this Christmas day....Linda

Linda Woods

November 7, 2008

Even though I can't be there for Carolyn's memorial on Saturday my prayers and thoughts will be. I will miss my dearest friend

Janice fASULLO

October 29, 2008

Dear Cynthia
I am so sorry for your lost. I've known Carolyn for many years
.we got to know each other from Naples Fl. at the Tropic Schooner
she has many friends at the Condo she will be sadly missed she was at the pool everyday and no one dare take her chair ! what a gal she was!Let me tell you she sure will be sadly missed by very many people !
she'll be in my prayers
I'm so sorry for all your losses first your Mom and then your sister and now Carolyn
Joseph and Janice Fasullo

Linda Maher Woods

October 25, 2008

Carolyn was such a wonderful friend of mine and we had wonderful, funfilled days in Naples, Fl. We always kept in touch at least once a month. We shared many thoughts and memories. I will miss her smile and laughter and especially her friendship. May God Bless

Marcia Anderson Cox

October 24, 2008

Dear Cynthia, It has been so many years since I have seen you, but I do remember your sister and have just recieved the news of her passing. I am so sorry you have lost such a dear part of your life. As the years pass on it seems we need those loved ones even more. I am thinking of you. Marcia Anderson Cox I live in North Carolina and Penny let me know.

Fran Caggiano

October 23, 2008

We will miss her smile, her sitting at the pool every morning in Jan & Feb at Tropic Schooner. Tropic Schooner in Fla. won't be the same.

Love Fran & Dan Caggiano

Ingrid Clausen

October 23, 2008

Carolyn was always there when I need her, she always knew the right things to say cheer me up. Besides been a good mother and grandmother, she was my best friend. She is going to be miss. her smile and good sense of humor could light up a room. She always though about others before thinking of herself. She was an inspiration to be around and someone that I look up too. I loved her very much and she will be missed.

victoria powell

October 23, 2008

Cynthia,so sorry for your loss just wanted to send my love to you -even though it has been a very long time since i saw carolyn i will always remember her great sense of humour-know that she is at peace and is in goood hands with all the angels

Penny (Schofield) Chase

October 22, 2008

Dear Cynthia,
I am so sorry to hear of another loss for you. I did not know Carolyn as an adult but I sure remember the Russell family and Park Street when we were all much, much younger. So many fond memories of us all growing up together and hanging out at the "park". Things sure were simpler in those days. Your sister Carolyn was a very giving and successful woman. I'm sure she will be sadly missed by many.
With love,

Deb Morrow

October 21, 2008

Carolyn was a great friend and co-worker. She always had us laughing, no matter how difficult the situation was. Her dedication to her patients was the hallmark of her practice. She truly loved being a nurse, and her contributions to nursing in the cardiac intensive care unit at Children's will never be forgotten.

October 18, 2008

Birthday Surprise in Florida for Mom's 80th. Carolyn, Nancy, Mom, Cyn and Bill

Adam Stander

October 18, 2008

I will always remember and cherish the times I shared dinners with Carolyn in her respective homes both in Brighton and Waltham and at family gatherings. She had a big personality and a big heart, we will all miss her dearly.

Carolyn Piantedosi(Taranto)

October 18, 2008

Cynthia and Billy - another terrible loss. I am so very, very sorry. Growing up next door, Carolyn was party to many high jinx Cynthia and I were up to, like sneaking bedding out of her house so Cynthia and I could sleep outside in my backyard without Mr. Russell knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you as you try to come to grips with your losses.

Gary Burns

October 18, 2008

I didn't know her very well but I know she will be missed. Her brother in law.

Andrea Stander

October 17, 2008

Dear Billy and Cynthia:

I will always have fond memories of cousin Carolyn. As a kid at family gatherings I looked up to her for her spunk and independence and as an adult I admired her dedication to her vary challenging work. I'm so sorry that you have to bear another loss in a tough year.

All my love,

Counsin Andrea in Vermont

Cynthia Smellie

October 17, 2008

To my sister,
Forever in my heart.

love,

Cynthia

Bill Russell

October 17, 2008

She was my best friend. You never wanted to put the two of us at the same table in a crowded room, we got loud and obnoxious. This girl really new the meaning of crap in a bag, mom and dad's septic line didn't drain and carolyn and I installed a new one. I'm really going to miss those Sunday phone calls, sharing the dirt from West Coast to East Coast. I really miss you alot, love your little baby brother.

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