Carolyn Lehmann Obituary

Carolyn Lehmann 1920-2011 VALATIE, NY Carolyn Lehmann, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011. She grew up in Torrington, Conn., and married her high school sweetheart Walter Lehmann. She was predeceased by Walter in 2006. Carolyn was predeceased by her daughter Diane Lehmann Bairstow in 2008. Her son and loving caretaker, Dwayne Lehmann, lives in Tampa, Fla. Carolyn made a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of children throughout the northern Berkshires through her long and devoted career as a preschool teacher at Pine Cobble School. She spent 58 years at Pine Cobble, retiring in 2008. It was there that she shared her unfailing energy, warmth, love, patience, creativity and impeccable sense of style with all those who came in contact with her. Carolyn was a gifted teacher with an educational philosophy that has stood the test of time. She believed strongly that children need to know that you love them and that you expect big things from them. Carolyn was often known to say "the greatest gift we can give a child is time." The entire Pine Cobble community is deeply grateful that Mrs. Lehmann shared so much of herself with all of us. While Carolyn's death is an enormous loss, she will always hold a special place in our hearts and her legacy will live on in the good work of the many, many lives she touched. Carolyn's ashes will be put to rest with her husband's in Torrington, CT. There will be no public services.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 25, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Lehmann

11 Entries

Andrea Lehmann-Patient

March 26, 2011

Thank you all for your kind words about my Grandmother. She was an extraordinary woman and touched the lives of so many. I will pass along your entries to my family.

Sally (Walden) Burrows

March 9, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
I just heard about your mother and am so sorry. She was a beautiful, caring, wonderful woman. I am sure she will be sorely missed by all that knew her. I remember her from when you first moved to Hoxey St. and I used to go to your house to play with Diane and while she practiced her cello, your mother would give me a snack or hot chocolate. Your father was a wonderful, talented man also. I missed Walt when the Stompers broke up. Only got to hear him a couple of more times at the Inn. My prayers are with you.

CHUCK DESPRES

March 5, 2011

DWAYNE-- YOUR MOM'S CARING FOR CHILDREN ALWAYS SHOWED. SHE WAS SPECIAL. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR DAD WAS A SPECIAL MAN, AS WELL.

Ting Barrow

March 1, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
Both of your parents were special. I still remember some of the stories your Dad told about playing jazz. And the memories spread out, like pond ripples, including our playing in the old brown barn, and the orchestra performances at the foot of the wonderful stairs in the old school. All good wishes. Ting Barrow

Alice Chaffee Freeman

February 28, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
Your mother was a very special lady. Her memory for her former students and friends was unfailing, and she always made us feel that seeing us was the best thing that had happened to her in a long time. Your dad taught me to read music and to love jazz, and your mother taught me to teach with love. The Lehmanns made a lasting impact, for which I am more than grateful.

With love,
Alice Chaffee Freeman

Ann Koczela

February 26, 2011

Dwayne
I don't know how to get ahold of you so I will try this. I am truly sorry. I hope you find happiness in Florida and who knows maybe we will run into each other someday when I'm down with Brian. I always enjoyed our weekly visits and loved your mother dearly. Best wishes to you always.
Sincerely Ann Koczela

Grace Aspinall

February 25, 2011

Mrs Lehman was just a wonderful woman and her husband was such a talent. We are blessed to have known both of them.

Katie Cummings

February 25, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
I was so fortunate to have known and worked with your mother for many years. She taught me so much and I am so grateful that she was such an important part of my life. What an amazing and classy lady!I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Esther Herrick

February 25, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
I met you when at the Williams Inn with Avie. I so enjoyed both your parents - your Dad with his music and your Mom at Pine Cobble when I attended some of their programs. They both were wonderful people. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you adjust to life without them.

February 25, 2011

I worked at Pine Cobble for nine years and Mrs. Lehmann was a joy to have around. I'm sure she is sadly missed by all whose path she crossed.

Leslie Cassamas

February 25, 2011

Dear Dwayne,
How we will all miss your mother. Such a great lady and an inspirational teacher. I loved my years teaching with her at Pine Cobble. We are thinking of you and send our love and prayers, Mary and Peter Pierson

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