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Lasher Funeral Home Inc

100 Tinker St

Woodstock, New York

Caroline Despres Obituary

Caroline Despres WOODSTOCK: On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, we lost a most loving and caring person, our wife, mother and best friend, Caroline Nichols Despres. She had the highest regard for life and the people in it. She endured several surgeries, over the past several years and was known for “keeping her pecker up”, (an old Vermont expression, originating in Britain), literally, “keeping your chin up”. She was born in Manchester, Vt., the daughter of the late William and Mary Batchelder Nichols and attended the Danby Public School, St. Joseph Acadamy and Rutland (Vt.) High School. Her parents operated a small- town grocery store in Danby in the 1920’s to 40’s. This allowed people to buy on credit and still provided home delivery. Caroline wanted to be a teacher, but she met the love of her life, a newly discharged U.S. Marine and was starting his career with IBM. This took them to assignments in Calif. and N.Y. in 13 years. Surviving are her husband, Richard Despres, four wonderful children, Jeanne Lightbody of Greenwich, Conn., Kathleen Baran of Woodstock, John of Saugerties and Richard Despres of Halton City, Texas, two brothers, William Nichols of Conn., and John Nichols of Vt. a sister, Ellen Machiniski of Nev., eight loving grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received Friday 4 to 7 p.m., at Lasher Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Tinker St., Woodstock. Graveside services will be in the spring in Scottsville Cemetery, Danby, Vt.

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2015.

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20 Entries

Deborah Despres

February 12, 2021

Mom you will always be loved. And we will see each other one day..we miss you dearly..

November 13, 2015

I knew Caroline at Mount St. Joseph Academy and at Castleton State College. I always wondered what happened to her. It seems she had a wonderful life and I am happy to know that. Joyce Wilder McCormack

February 20, 2015

Caroline will be greatly missed. When John looks at the picture Carrie painted of their parents home he thinks of all the good times they had from golfing to fishing to telling stories.
Caroline encouraged John to take a painting class with her caring loving nature. John and I will miss her.

Dick, Kathy, Jeanne, Rick, John, and families, you have our deepest condolences.
Linda Nichols

Jo Nichols

February 20, 2015

Shine Brightly Aunt Caroline. I will miss you. I am glad you were a part of my life. I know we will meet again one day.

February 19, 2015

Chris and Tina, so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family at this time. RIP Caroline

Rich Despres III

February 19, 2015

We miss you so much Grandma, though I'm thankful for all the times we did have together, and I'm glad for the time I was able to spend with you. So many good memories to reflect on, and I know you're up there looking upon us, smiling. We will all meet again someday, altogether as a family up above, as on Earth. Love you so much Grandma.

Bob Lasher

February 19, 2015

Dick, so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. We hope you are well. Lots of good memories of many years ago. Bob & Barbara

Penny Nichols Macheski

February 19, 2015

Dear Dick, Kathy, Jeannie, Rick and John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Caroline Inspired us with her courage and positive outlook. She will be greatly missed.
Love,
Penelope

Jo Nichols

February 19, 2015

Aunt Caroline I will miss you. I am glad for the times we spent together when I was growing up. It was fun going on fishing adventures with you in Vermont. John P. had many great memories of fishing and playing golf with you. I am so happy I got to see you this past summer at the reunion. John Patrick, Sue and I will miss you greatly. You were a wonderful Aunt . We are sending our condolences to Uncle Dick, Kathy, Jeannie, Rick and John.

Steve Baran & Brothers

February 19, 2015

Always a smile and happy words! God bless Carol and comfort to the family at this time...from all the Barans on the Ridge we will say a prayer. I wonder if she will find a nice golf course up there for her and Dick to play?...

Ed and Lia Despres

February 19, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Caroline was very kind whenever we saw her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jody Bryan

February 19, 2015

I thank you for all your love and care, your son my loving husband. I will miss our talks about gardening. Dahlias and memories of you forever.

Late summer 2014. It was a good day.

Jody Bryan Despres

February 19, 2015

Rich, Debbie, Daniel & Rich III Despres

February 19, 2015

We Love You Always. Rest in Peace.

Debbie Despres

February 19, 2015

I am so blessed to have been part of your life. I will always cherish our talks and the times we spent together with our visits. I always get a laugh when I think about our adventure to Starbucks. Thank you for being a great mother-in-law I couldn't had anyone better. Thank you for raising such a great son, my husband Richard Despres, Jr. I'm so looking forward to seeing you again in heaven. I know you will watch over us. And everytime we see a Robin we will know whose right their with us. I look forward to seeing you again and discussing some good idears. And you were the best Gram any Grandkids could have. Our sons Richard III and Daniel loved their Gram. You will be missed dearly.

Michael Cronin

February 18, 2015

Dick, Howard and I send our sympathy to you and your family. God bless you all.
Mike (Mickey) and Howard Cronin

Donna and Martin Connors

February 18, 2015

Caroline will be missed by all of us. Whenever I talked to her over the years she spoke so lovingly of her family and especially how she had great enjoyment spending time with her grandchildren. We are thankful for the visit we had with Caroline at the family reunion last summer. Our condolences to Dick and family.