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Jean Carol Obituary
Rochester, N.Y.: November 12, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, Florence and Jonas Carol. Survived by her sister, Mary Lou Heilman (Alfred); brother, Robert W. Carol (Sakila); nieces, Shannon M. Heilman (Dominic Lazara), Katie Heilman, and Vrinda Carol; nephew, Govinda Carol (Lila); sister-in-law, Marie McGill; and great nephews, Andrew Lazara and Aaron Lazara; and great niece, Jamuna Carol.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jean was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. She received her Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and her Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Jean taught instrumental music in Montgomery County, Maryland, and then to generations of students in the Northwest School District in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. In addition to her musical talents on the French horn and with all stringed instruments, Jean had a great facility for languages and studied Russian and traveled to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, learned French at the Alliance Française in Paris, and mastered Spanish in Mexico City and at the University of Cincinnati. Ranked as the top player in the state of Ohio for many years, Jean was also a nationally ranked championship Scrabble player and inveterate traveler who especially enjoyed Scrabble cruises, including to the Galapagos Islands, through the Panama Canal, to Australia and New Zealand, to Scandinavia, and to the Greek Islands.
The Family is grateful to Jean's loving and faithful friends, Nancy Huppertz and Lonna Smith, who worked tirelessly to support and help Jean following her strokes; companions Deborah Elliot and Susan Gentry at Cedar Village, companions Susan Farber and Kay Moskowitz and caregivers at the Jewish Home, 6NE. Jean's warmth, generosity, wisdom, and zeal for life will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to WVXU Public Radio (www.cinradio.org), 1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214, or to Heifer International (www.heifer.org), 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at White Haven Memorial Park in All Seasons Chapel Gathering Room, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534.
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Lonna Smith
November 16, 2011
Mary Lou, Al, Shannon, and Katie.
I will sorely miss my dear friend, Jean. She was a supportive colleague and a dear friend. Michael and I enjoyed the times she visited us, and he joins me in sending our condolences. Jean will be in my heart forever as will all of you.
Nancy Huppertz
November 15, 2011
Hello, Mary Lou, Al, Shannon, Katie. I miss my friend very much. So many things during the course of a typical day bring her to mind. She was an extraordinary presence in my life. I'm appreciative that we have all been here to support each other during this difficult time.
Aymi Burke
November 15, 2011
Katia, Mary Lou, Al, Shannon et al.
What a pleasure it has been to witness the beauty and mutual respect shared among your family members and to have met Jeanie - a remarkable, talented, bright and kind woman, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, musician and scrabble dominatrix...
Wishing you all continued strength and peace during this time of loss and transition...
Love,
Aymi
Susi and Ron Tiekert
November 15, 2011
Jean was a lovely and friendly woman, a terrific Scrabble player and a good and helpful friend. She will be missed by all who knew her and who were witness to her warm, genuine smile and twinkling eyes.
Linda Alongi
November 15, 2011
Dear Mary Lou, Al, Shannon and Katie,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss of your dear sister and aunt,Jean.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Linda Alongi and Family
Billie Lape
November 15, 2011
Jean was such an interesting person. I remember thinking when I was a young girl that she was a very exciting lady because she travelled so much and was an expert at Scrabble. Love and condolences to all. Billie
November 15, 2011
Katie & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your aunt sounds like an amazing person. I hope you will continue to share stories of her with me when you return home.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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