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Carol Miller Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was a daughter of the late Michael Morrow and Louise Handley Morrow. She is preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Thorp and Adam Thorp; five sisters, Elizabeth (Morrow) James, Hazel (Handley) Cawley, Anne (Morrow) Schwer, Verna (Morrow) Gencarella and Gloria (Morrow) O'Connor Murray and her eight brothers, Russell Morrow, Marshall Morrow, Charles Morrow, Frances Morrow, Michael Morrow, Gilbert Handley, William Handley and Frank Handley.
Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, colleague, friend and mentor to many. She worked as a Payroll Administrator for the Stonington School Department after retiring from her position as Business Manager for the Westerly School Department. Carol accomplished much in her career, including being named the Rhode Island School Business Official of the Year in 2002. She helped many people in a multitude of ways, from payroll or benefit resolutions and student scholarships to professional development and child advocate. Carol also facilitated the Lynne M. Roberts Memorial Playground for Early Childhood and Handicap students and new uniforms for the High School band when they participated in President Clinton's Inaugural Parade. In her legacy of service, she was also the first woman and the first Democrat ever to be elected to the Charlestown Town Council in 1992.
Carol is survived by three children, Jon Thorp of Westerly, Elisabeth (Thorp) Gardner of Coventry and Victoria (Thorp) Garrett of Scottsdale, AZ. She has one grandchild, Brandon Thorp of Brooklyn, NY and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Westerly Health Center staff and Gentiva Hospice, Zalle Rosso, Michael O'Connor and Karyn Fish.
Visiting hours will be omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in St. Clare Church, Crandall Ave., Westerly. Burial will be take place in River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Carol Miller Memorial Fund/Westerly Public Schools, Attn: Chris Allen, 23 Highland Ave., Westerly, RI 02891 in Carol's memory. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Sponsored by Her loving daughter Lisa.
Linda Greene
May 7, 2019
She was a giver, unselfish and loyal. She was the youngest of a large group of brothers and sisters and they all, as I loved her dearly! She will always be missed, and remembered for her sweet smile!
Lisa Gardner
May 10, 2017
Three years ago we lost our beautiful Mother. Not a day goes by without thoughts of her, and I carry her in my heart and soul forever.
Cindi Gardner
July 10, 2015
Lisa I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was an absolutely wonderful woman and I am honored to say I knew her. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Much love to you. Cindi
May 11, 2015
I can't believe it's been a year, miss her dearly! Hope you are well! Laura white
Tracy O'Connor McGraw
May 10, 2015
Love and miss her so very much .always with me in my heart , love Tracy
Zallee
May 10, 2015
Hey my friend it's been a year how's the world up there bet the boys were happy to see you even though we didn't want you to go. The families fine here holding together well you did a good job with us all! Can't say I won't ever have a day where I don't miss your voice but you live in my heart now and nothing's changed and we still share our thoughts and needs as always - I love you! I know you are happy because you told me so. Happy Mother's Day !
Lisa Gardner
May 10, 2015
Today I light a candle in my Mother's memory. She lives on in my heart and soul forever.
Laurie Wilkinson
June 8, 2014
I just met Carol at WHC and we bonded quickly. Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Prayers for the family. Heaven got blessed with another angel. Now shes with her boys again. Rest in Peace my friend
Brenda and John Linton
May 31, 2014
We were sorry to read of Carol's passing. My husband and I worked with her when we were employed by the Westerly Public School System. She was especially helpful to me as I worked with my budget allocation and ordering procedures. We also enjoyed wonderful moments as we all visted with Anne and her family. In sympathy, John and Brenda Linton
Heather Dalton
May 28, 2014
Jon and family,
I am very sorry to just read of your moms passing. I have met some wonderful people over the years while working at Thorp & Trainer Ins like Carol and Jon.
May 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Miller family. May God give you strength, comfort and peace. ( Psalms 29:11)
~Desco
Kim Harris
May 18, 2014
I will always remember Carol as a kind and thoughtful person. She would hold my hand and look me directly in my eyes when we would speak.Always concerned about how I was feeling. She took care of many of us in the Stonington School System. I am honored to have known her. God has a new angel now.
Sue Trammell
May 16, 2014
Mrs. T you will always be to me.
Viki Lisa jay, I am so sorry to hear of Mom's Passing she was the sweetest lady I have known, she will be missed by many.
She is at peace now with the boys that she missed so much, Rest In Peace Mrs T and one day we will see you again. Love always Sue
John & Therese Sutcliffe
May 16, 2014
Jay, Lisa & Viki,
Mothers hold their children's hands for just a little while...but their hearts forever. She will always have a special place in our hearts. With love and prayers.
May 15, 2014
To all her children, we have lost an Aunt, you a mother. .She has brought , and left us with heartwarming memories each one unique and special. She was the "Baby" of the Handley, Morrow clan and her brothers and sisters loved her dearly. She will be sadly missed, but will always be remembered for her smile and warm heart. Sympathy to all who loved and were privileged to know her. Linda Handley Greene
Barbara E Smith
May 15, 2014
Jay, Lisa, Viki...I'm so sorry.
There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing your Mom.
Take care of yourselves.
Paul Smotas
May 15, 2014
Carol was a breath of fresh air every day she came to our office in Stonington
I loved her smile and her friendship. She was a special lady. I will miss her.
nancy casale
May 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss Carol was a wonderful Lady god bless
David Chiaradio
May 14, 2014
Jay & Kim, and all of the Thorp family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom, your brother Chris and I were good friends growing up, and in school, she was a wonderful woman, may she rest in peace.
Trish Rosso
May 14, 2014
My Mrs T she will always be. Very sad and hard time to lose such a great person. My prayers and thought are with the family. She can rest in piece as she will always have a place in my heart.
Gail Gencarella Liebrich
May 13, 2014
Jay, Lisa, and Viki,
I am so heartbroken and overcome with sadness. Wish I could be there with you in RI.
Auntie, I love you so much. You had become the rock that we all relied on as each one of us lost our mothers. We have been incredibly blessed with this huge family that included four beautiful, strong, zany sisters who were like mothers to each of us. May you feel the peace and light of God as you are reunited with your sons and once again, sing in harmony with Anne, Verna, Gloria, and the rest of the Morrow-Handley clan!
Love and prayers from Cousin Gail
Denise Petrone
May 13, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of a wonderful woman. Carol was a special lady. I was blessed to have met her . Rest in peace Carol.
Joan Morrow Lundquest
May 13, 2014
I (daughter of Charles Morrow) have not seen Aunt Carol for many years and I am indeed sorry about that; but just the mere mention of her name certainly only brings "smiles" to my face from the many fond memories of her I have in my heart. My condolences to her family and friends.
May 13, 2014
Some people have smiles you remember for a lifetime. Carol was one of those persons. I was fortunate to go through high school seeing that smile, every day. My deepest condolences to everyone in the family for the loss of a lovely girl who became a wonderful woman.
Jack Eldridge W.H.S. Class of 1957.
May 13, 2014
What a wonderful person with such a big heart. The boys have so many beautiful memories of times spent with you and your family. You will be sadly missed.
Love
Cory, Christopher & Rosa Gencarella
Pattie Gallo
May 13, 2014
I've known Carol since I was a child along with her sisters Anne and Verna... She was a wonderful woman to me and my family my deepest sympathies to her friends and family
Tish Piccolo
May 13, 2014
To the family of a wonderful person. Carol was always willing to help when anyone or anything needed her. I met her when I was employed at the Westerly School Dept. and she always was willing to help the bus drivers, when ever she could, above and beyond the job script. She always had/ made time to talk to anyone that showed up at her desk. My condolences to her family. Rest in Peace Ms Carol.
Tish Piccolo
May 13, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Carol during her time working for Westerly, and most recently, Stonington. She was a kind and caring woman whom I will never forget.
Julie Longolucco Hill
Stacey Haskell
May 13, 2014
Our dinner group will never be the same without our feisty, funny, lovely hostess. You were a wonderful friend and I will miss you dearly.
Love and prayers to Jay, Vikki, Lisa and Brandon.
Ana deOliveira
May 13, 2014
I will always cherish the moments we shared and your caring ways. I was blessed to have known you and worked with you. I will truly miss you.
Tracy O'Connor-McGraw
May 13, 2014
My beautiful Aunt Carol , how I will miss you, always smiling. Thank you for taking care of me when I needed it ,thank you for everything . I will love you always, Tracy.
Sandy Tissiere
May 13, 2014
Words can not express my sadness. I will miss Carol so much, she brought joy and laughter to my life. She took care of me with her concern and kindness. I was so happy to have her as a friend. My deepest sympathies to her family: your mother, sister, aunt, grandmother was a very wonderful woman.
Scott Pepler
May 13, 2014
Liz, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Zallee
May 12, 2014
This candle is lit to light your path to eternity.
Zallee Rosso
May 12, 2014
Somewhere over the rainbow blue birds fly, fly over that rainbow and take your place in your new world with the boys and all the others who have been waiting for you, save me a place on that new front porch I will be home some day! Rest my friend you deserve it even though you never thought you did. We all love you and will miss you dearly, and someday we will be together again in eternity. Love you!
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