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Carol Seward Obituary

EAST WALLINGFORD - Carol Seward, 87, of East Wallingford, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
Born in Ludlow, VT, on December 18, 1928, to Elizabeth Harder and Robert Carter, she was raised in Mount Holly at the Dana Davenport farm and attended grade school in Tarbellville before leaving home at the age of 14 to attend Rutland High School.
Carol graduated from Rutland High School in 1946 and completed the RN Program at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in 1950.
She married Stanley (Bill) A. Seward in Belmont on Valentine's Day in 1951 during Bill's weekend leave from the United States Army.
Member of Waverly Chapter #10, Eastern Star, Lakeside Rebekahs, Mount Holly Rescue Squad, East Wallingford Baptist Church and East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Enjoyed a long career in the orthopedic unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and provided private nursing services until retiring from RRMC in 1994.
She is survived by four children, Stanley (Buster) D. Seward of East Wallingford, Rebecca S. Wirehouse of Poughkeepsie, NY, David B. Seward of East Wallingford and Ginger S. Bendig of Granby, CT; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband Bill Seward (2014) and sister Arlene Doty of Wallingford (2016).
Carol was known for her love of music, quilting, working with her flowers and antiquing. She will always be admired for her dedication to family and her selfless passion for helping others.
Open reception from 1-3 p.m. at East Wallingford Baptist Church on Monday, April 18 with funeral services to follow. Burial will be at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to East Wallingford Baptist Church.

Published by Rutland Herald from Apr. 15 to Apr. 21, 2016.
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Dear Buster, David, Becky, Ginger and families,
So very sorry to hear of Carol's passing, also sorry I didn't know this until yesterday. Your Mom was a great lady, I always enjoyed being in her company. Carol was always so calm and easy going,a good thing. Bill and Carol were a great couple, raised a great family and were proud of all of you.
My sympathy to all of you at this very sad time.
Sincerely, Butch Gilchrest
Shushan, N.Y.
(Agri-Mark employee)

April 25, 2016

Dave, Buster, Ginger,Becky and families, I just learned of your Mom's passing and I wanted to pass along my sincere condolences. I'm thankful to had the opportunity to work with your Mom on the rescue squad and on a personal level. God bless now and always, Steve

Steve Mailhiot

April 21, 2016

Dear Buster, Beckie, Ginger, and David,
Please accept our sincere sympathies for the loss of you Mom. She was such a dear, sweet lady and was loved by many. Praying that your faith will give you the comfort and peace that you need. God bless you all. Hugs. II Timothy 4: 7, 8a.
Love,
Judy Barker Hulsebus

Judy Hulsebus

April 21, 2016

My heart is breaking for you all, but rejoice in the Lord knowing that she is now in Heaven, free of her body that had failed her. Your Mom was a gracious, generous, and quiet lady, but when she said something, you listened! As a nurse myself, I always admired she wore her cap when all others stopped. She was loved by all of the patients she cared for. I have so many memories of her and your Dad at church, listening to all of us preforming in the annual Christmas program when we were kids and Sunday services.
I'm sorry I couldn't attend her service, but my thoughts and prayers were with you all. Love you all. Hugs. II Timothy 4:7, 8a
Love, Judy Barker Hulsebus

Judy Hulsebus

April 21, 2016

So sorry for your loss Ginger. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maribeth Steele

April 18, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss.

Mark & Gina Stewart

April 18, 2016

Dear Ginger and family,We are so sorry we are unable to attend services for your Mom.Just know we are thinking of you and send our Love. Deb and Cleo Trombley

Deb Trombley

April 18, 2016

Ginger, I am sorry to read of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tracy Stewart

April 16, 2016

Carol was a very lovely and respected lady. We enjoyed visiting with her and Bill at many Shriner functions over the years. She is at peace and may your memories hold a special place in your hearts.

Mary and Roy Layn

April 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Sending love and prayers to you all.

Patty and John and Christopher Petro

April 16, 2016

Our condolences to your family. You are in our hearts and prayers. We hope your memories of her life will comfort you during this difficult time.

Don and Karen Vinchkoski

April 16, 2016

Your mother was really helpful when my wife was sick please accept our condolences francis callahan shelley idaho

April 16, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dorothy (Pikkarainen) Brothers

April 15, 2016

My condolences to the family.

Dorothy (Pikkarainen) Brothers

April 15, 2016

My sincere sympathy to all the family.

Barbara (Bulley)Day

Barbara Day

April 15, 2016

Deepest condolences to the entire Seward family.

Tom Leypoldt

April 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Linda & Raymond Tarbell

April 15, 2016

mark lackey

April 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lorraine Stork Rabtoy

April 15, 2016

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