KENEFICK

CAROL ANN KENEFICK

Carol Ann Kenefick, aged 75, passed away peacefully with her loving husband of 53 years by her side in Winter Park, Florida on January 10, 2024. Born on October 9, 1948, in Washington, DC, Carol was known as a respected educator, devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother to all of her eight grandchildren, Thomas Patrick (19), Mary Katherine (18), Colin (15), Miles (11), Evelyn (18), Finlay (9), Serena (9), and Layla Rose (2).

Carol is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Kenefick, and her children and their spouses, Brett and Becky Kenefick of Winter Park, Rebecca and Mark McLaughlin of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sarah and Hassan Shaukat of Potomac.

Graduating from the Academy of the Holy Cross High School in 1966, Carol went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland where she met her beloved husband, Michael. While raising a family and working as a full-time teacher, Carol further pursued her Masters in Education at Trinity College of D.C.

Carol chose to dedicate her lifelong career in education teaching math and science to young teens. She started her journey as a grade school teacher at St. Mary's of Rockville. Upon receiving her teaching credential, she transitioned to solely teaching math and science at Farquhar Middle School and concluded her remarkable thirty years of teaching all levels of math at Magruder High School.

However, the pride and joy of Carol's life were her grandchildren. She devoted summers to hosting her growing family at the family beach place, endless holidays to cooking gourmet meals, and traveling near and far to spoil each of them with attention, love, and secret treats.

Thank you to all the caregivers for enhancing her quality of life in her final years. Thank you to all of the endless visits from her friends and family near and far to keep her smiling and dancing as the disease progressed. Michael could not have remained by her side until the very end without the strength and support of loved ones.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 1 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Winter Park, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the National Aphasia Association. Donations can be made online at https://aphasia.org/

Carol Ann Kenefick will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Kenefick

10 Entries

Dolores Hughes

January 8, 2025

Sending special prayers to Mike, children and grandchildren for peace and comfort with the knowledge that Carol, his amazing wife, incredible mother and grandmother of their children, spent a glorious Christmas with Jesus and is now their very special Guardian Angel watching over all of them from a wonderful place....right beside each of them! Also praying for Carol´s beautiful soul that was reflected in every smile, gesture of love and wonderful friendship to all of us who were blessed to know her so well and share our high school and further life´s experiences!

Dolores Hughes Wolfe

December 18, 2024

Remembering you, your beautiful smile, and many wonderful AHC memories; and sending prayers for you to be surrounded by all of the angels in Heaven at this very special time of year

Roseann mcgeehin

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Dolores Hughes Wolfe

January 19, 2024

When I look at Carol's picture in this beautiful message of her wonderful life with all of us who knew and loved her, I immediately see the smile that never left her beautiful face, lit up every room, and was contagious to all! Carol was truly a blessing in everyone's life, especially and most of all in her husband, Mike's, and in their lovely family's! To say that Carol possessed a special soul that was evident in her presence is an understatement. I will keep Carol, Mike and their children and grandchildren in my daily prayers for peace and comfort in all of the days ahead where she is now their blessed Guardian Angel!

Christine J Moser-Harris

January 18, 2024

Carol was one of my closest friends in high school, I am shocked to hear of the death of such a lovely lady and wonderful friend. Blessings and prayers for her family whom she loved so much.

Mary Jo Carson (McDonald) AHC Class of 1966

January 18, 2024

I am so very sorry to learn of Carol's passing. While I have not seen her since graduation from AHC in '66, I have so many wonderful memories of a great friend and a very caring person. My heartfelt sympathies to all the Kenefick family.
Sincerely, Mary Jo Carson (McDonald)

Susan Lane Chaudry

January 17, 2024

My prayers and sympathy are with all of you. I was a AHC alum friend of Carol´s. Her bright spirit and loving heart were always her hallmarks! RIP my friend!

Joanne James

January 15, 2024

From the moment we met in 2nd grade my life has been better because you were in it, dear, dear sister/friend. 68 years later you are and always will be deep in my heart.