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Carol McCarron Obituary

Carol McCarron

NORTH ADAMS Carol Richard McCarron, 78, of 61 Tyler St., passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Williamstown, she was the daughter of John Joseph and Eudocha (Rondeau) Richard. She attended Williamstown Public Schools and graduated from Williamstown High School, where she excelled in academics and archery, with the class of 1953. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Adams State College where her field of interest was English Literature. It was there that she met her husband, Eugene J. McCarron, whom she married on Aug. 13, 1956, at St. Patrick's Church in Williamstown. They made their home in North Adams where they raised their ten children, and were each employed by the North Adams Public Schools, Mr. McCarron as a science teacher and Mrs. McCarron as an enthusiastic substitute teacher. Her literary interests continued throughout her life and she became a prolific poet, writing about her family, her gardens, her faith and her love of the diverse beauty of nature. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCarron was predeceased by her son, Shawn Andrew. Carol was a communicant and a devoted Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis Church throughout her adult life, where she also was a member of its Rosary Society. As a teenager, she spent every summer as a camp counselor at the Williamstown Girl Scout Camp on Northwest Hill where she taught outdoor skills to young campers in the "Lost Colony," and, during high school, she worked as a telephone operator at the Williamstown office on Spring Street at a time when each call was connected individually by the operator. As their children were growing up, the family spent many fondly remembered vacations on the beaches of Cape Cod, and after their children had homes of their own, Mr. and Mrs. McCarron travelled extensively in the western United States and in Ireland with ElderHostel. Carol leaves her children, five daughters, Mary Jean Marotta of Leominster, Margaret Eudocha Fitzpatrick of Novi, Mich., Barbara Ann Naclerio of Madison, Conn., Kathleen Blanche Morey of Scotia, N.Y., and Melissa Nancy McCarron of Northampton; four sons, Michael John McCarron of North Adams, Patrick Joseph McCarron of Lehi, Utah, Paul Thomas McCarron and Matthew Anthony McCarron, both of Adams; two brothers, John Albert Richard of Wynantskill, N.Y., and Peter James Richard of North Adams; her sister, Nancy Richard Donta of Falmouth, 15 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her caring companion during her long illness, her daughter-in-law Marie Najame McCarron. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Carol McCarron will be Friday, July 18, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. from FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eugene McCarron Scholarship in care of the funeral home. To send a card or a message, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 16, 2014.
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I was very sorry of learning that Mrs. McCarron passed away. She was very fortunate to have a wonderful husband who was a role model teacher and great kids, several of which I have had the pleasure to go to school with.

Paul Pennock

August 29, 2014

Our condolences on Carol's passing. Have fond memories of Gene, Carol and all the family. Sorry we are away on vacation so not available for the funeral.

Gene and Justyna Carlson

July 20, 2014

To Carol's family:
I've known a your mom for many years and always admired and respected her devotion to her faith and to her family. I worked closely with Carol for many years at St. Francis. And she was such a valuable member of out RCIA team for so long. she shared her life and faith with so many just coming into the Church. There was no arrogance or vanity about her....she was selfless and giving and always ready to help someone in need.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Jackie (Gould) Jette

July 20, 2014

To mike and all of the McCarron family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a one of a kind lady.
Prayers to all.

Jennifer Kirby-Hoag

July 18, 2014

Dear Michael and all the family, My
thoughts and prayers are with all of
you at this time. Your mom was truly
an inspiration to all of us and God
has definitely opened the door for
her to enter
Joy Bishop

July 17, 2014

Carol was a good friend to my mother and
to me and my husband. She will be greatly
missed. Our sincere sympathy to her family.

Millie & David Morin

July 17, 2014

We are sorry for your loss. Carol was a good
friend of ours. Dave and Millie Morin

July 17, 2014

Dear Cousins, my deepest sympathy for the long illness and death of your mother. Susan Rondeau Lecorre, Ottawa, Canada

Susan Rondeau Lecorre

July 17, 2014

Mike, Marie, and Family, So sorry for your loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers , at this most difficult time for you.

Joe and Dale Cookis

July 17, 2014

What a wonderful teacher she was. She will be missed. Im sorry for your loss.

Amie M ilburn

July 16, 2014

My prayers and condolences

Paul D'Amico

July 16, 2014

To the entire McCarron Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. I have so many beautiful memories of your adorable sweet mother. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendy Lescarbeau-McCloud

July 16, 2014

To my good friend Matt. I send my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mom. She was a great woman in every way shape and form. Truly a saint. My thoughts are with you.

Jim Gerry

July 16, 2014

Great lady, devoted to the love of her many students over the years. We all loved her. Rest In Peace

Mackenzie Bohl-O'Donnell

July 16, 2014

We will miss you Ed and Karen Gyurasz

Ed and Karen Gyurasz

July 15, 2014

To Matt & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a great woman, may she live in your hearts forever.
Love,
Trina

July 15, 2014

My Condolences to her friends and family in their time of grief. I had her a substitute teacher in middle school. She will forever be in my thoughts and prayers...

Brittany Whitfield

July 15, 2014

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