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1938
DIED
2020
Carole Delisle Obituary
Carole had an outgoing and sunny personality that would make everyone feel as if they were long-time friends. She enjoyed traveling, knitting her "scrunchies" from tulle, hosting potluck dinners, playing all types of board and card games, and baking treats for everyone.
She was a devoted wife, doting mother, and loving grandmother. While raising her children, she was very active in her community and was a member of the Fort Lauderdale Women's Club for many years. Whether it was baking a cake for the bake sale at school, volunteering at the church for the potluck dinners and rummage sales, or assisting in the concession stand at the ballpark, she was always looking for ways to volunteer and help others.
After moving to Floral City in 2000, she quickly joined many local groups including the Citrus Newcomers Club, Red Hat Ladies, Floral City Garden Club, and Fishing Club and developed many new friendships that would last for years.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Lawrence Delisle of Floral City; children -Cheryl McAfee of Anderson, SC; Nancy Thoman (Michael) of Coral Springs, FL; Matthew Francisco (Summer) of Jensen Beach, FL; and step-son, Christopher Delisle (Rachel) of Tallahassee, FL; siblings - Jean Golden, Ann Touron, Wanda Herrmann, Jim Hazlewood, John Hazlewood, and Janice Williams; and grandchildren - Nicole, Carrie, Tyler, Alexandra, and Brodie.
"When you speak of her,
speak not with tears,
for thoughts of her should not be sad.
Let memories of the times you shared
give you comfort,
for her life was rich
because of you."
She will be dearly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mom's rainbow
Cheryl McAfee
December 14, 2020
Mama, I miss you so much. I still can't believe you are gone. I will always cherish the talks we had over coffee while driving around looking for garage sales and thrift stores in hunt of the perfect deal. It's so hard to believe that you are not here with us anymore, but we will be together again someday. The beautiful rainbow that appeared on saturday reminds that you are still watching over us. Love, Cheryl
Alexandra
December 12, 2020
Grandma,
As I am sitting here writing this we are preparing for your celberation of life today. I know this is something you would have loved simply because the family gets to be together. It was your favorite thing. It doesn't happen often these days but whenever it did, I could see the smile on your face and how much joy it brought you. We are cooking all of your favorite recipes and making all your favorite desserts. I have laughed a few times going through your cook books trying to figure out how the heck you read your own handwriting. I miss you so much already. I don't know if it will ever really set in that I can't just call to check in on you. As hard as I am sure it will be at times I know personally for me you aboustely are apart of who I am. You always have been. I am exactly like you and it is my favorite part. You will be missed each and every day but I know you will always be looking over us.
love you.
Caroline Smith
December 12, 2020
You were my best friends grandma and in turn over the years you became mine too, it started out the three of us would meet for lunch, then you agreed to adopt me as one of your own, the memories we would make from there on are some I will forever cherish ❤
When I got engaged you and I went to lunch and we talked forever about dresses, venues, and about finding Alexandra a good man to marry too You had this way of making someone feel so cared about and so important, you would remember tiny details of conversations and it didn’t matter how many months had passed you’d be sure to follow up next time we seen each other with inquiries about whatever we had discussed prior. I loved that about you.
You hated my driving A LOT and insisted I should never pull out across traffic-only go to lights , when you were in the hospital I snuck you crosswords and hung out during my lunch break to catch up about life and you begged me to get your nurses to let you eat more salt (I didn’t have that kind of pull ), we FaceTimed the family and you thought that was the coolest thing, you were so caring and funny and I truly adored you. You werent my blood Carol but you were definitely my family. Thank you for raising a great woman who in turn raised another great woman who became my best friend. So many of the characteristics I adore about her, are direct influences from you; her inability to meet a stranger, her complete joy of life in general, and her heart. ❤
I will forever cherish the memories of you and I promise I’ll take care of our girl and make sure she ends up with a good one too!
Jo Roskow
December 4, 2020
My condolences to the family, my husband and I enjoyed many dinners and get togethers with Carole and her husband as members of the Citrus Newcomers Club. I remember her fondly, she was a very sweet person.
November 30, 2020
Carol was a lovely sweet true lady, she always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace sweet lady, Bob Theis and Rose Schena
Judy Pawley
November 29, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Carole's family. I met her years ago through Newcomer's club. I always enjoyed her bubbly personality. My participation in Newcomer's became only occasional yet whenever Carole saw me from across the room she would come over and we would strike up a conversation right where we had left off. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Our last trip to the mountains together - Oct 2019
Nancy Thoman
November 29, 2020
Dear Mom,
How I miss talking to you. As we plan your Celebration of Life, I find myself wanting to call you up to ask you questions on how to make your favorite recipes and cookies. It seems so surreal that someone who was so full of life just a short time ago could now be gone forever. You were such a wonderful mother, always there for us, and always wanting the best for your children. You will be forever in my heart - Your Daughter, Nancy
Jean Brown
November 29, 2020
We loved Carole's smile, her wit and love for the game of hearts.
Rest in peace, Carole. Jean and Bill Brown
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