Kathleen Carroll Obituary

Kathleen Carroll (Mahoney)
Resident of Sunnyvale and Capitola
Kathleen Carroll passed away Sept. 25th at the age of 82 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Los Angeles to parents Ann Claire and Vincent Patrick Carroll, and lived in Laguna Beach with her older sister and younger brother. Katie graduated from a very close-knit class at Laguna Beach High School in 1953, and her fond memories of the class stayed with her until the end. Katie graduated from St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana, with a degree in Education in 1957, and remained close with many of her college friends for life. She married in 1958 and began a teaching career in Northern California. She did missionary work in Alaska, lived in Seattle, and then settled in Sunnyvale where she raised her family of eight children. She worked for Signetics and other Silicon Valley technology companies during the early years of the technology boom. After her children were grown, she moved to Capitola and enjoyed many years living near the Village where friends and family visited often. She always made her guests feel welcome. In her time living near the ocean which she loved, she volunteered as a docent at Monterey Bay Aquarium where she could share her love of the sea. She enjoyed the arts and participated in singing, writing, painting, poetry, studying literature, and anything arts related. Above all, she had unconditional love for her family. We all enjoyed her great sense of humor and enjoyment of life. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and is survived by 8 children, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service. In lieu of flowers, please donate towards the research to cure Parkinson's disease on her tribute page at The Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/tribute/tribute-page.php?id=704&np=true


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 15, 2017.
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Just learned about the loss of Katie (through reading the St. Mary's Courier) whom I last saw before I left the San Francisco area to move back to my L.A. hometown. So glad to see from the photo the look in Katie's eyes and the beautiful smile that the same Katie I knew as a homesick first semester freshman (who had the biggest crush on her lovely late brother) obviously never lost her her unique persona. Katie wore her soul on her sleeve and we who knew and loved her became the better for knowing her. She had that kind of effect on people She was ALWAYS there to listen to me in my missing California even though I had to have been a drag. I left L.A. for St. Mary's in 1958 via the train with the Carroll family (minus Dr. Carroll) as Katie was returning for her sophomore year and Vince and I were incoming freshmen. This was a kindness on the their part as we had not met previously. Katie was still in mourning the loss for her beloved high school sweetheart, killed in a senseless auto accident, and having to leave behind her best high school girlfriend, Tibi. Even then Katie was capable of deep and everlasting love. Then a few years later when Vince was also killed in another unfortunate accident, leaving behind his beloved wife and sons, Katie's melancholy was refueled. (She in Vince were so close that at the moment of that early morning crash Katie had been taking a shower felt the impact (!) and instantly knew something was wrong.) My last visit to the Mahoney home must have been in the a.m. in late 1965 and I think there were three children at that time. Always recall how happy the baby boy (?) was to be in his playpen in the midst of all the noise and activity. I will never forget Katie, Vince and Dr. and Mrs. Carroll. I know I was the richer for knowing them. I am sad to know Katie is no longer here--but know her spirit lives on and I can only imagine the beautiful family she helped to co-create. I am grateful that she was my friend and have always 'missed' her.

Sharon Fay Koch

Classmate

January 9, 2018

So sorry for your loss. God has given us a life span of 70 or 80 years. Mrs. Kathleen enjoyed a life well lived. She was especially strong. Ps. 90:10

October 21, 2017

Dear Aunt Katie,
Thank you for never being too busy to help others. I recall some very special memories of your presence and guidance. Thank you for everything you've done for me and our family. You will truly live in our hearts forever.

Tiger

October 19, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of this sweet lady and cousin! She will be missed and never forgotten. When I lost my grandmother, I found Jehovah Witnesses provided great comfort and hope to me. You might look them up for the same.

Denise

Family

October 18, 2017

I would like to offer my condolences to the Caroll family during this time of bereavement
for the passing of Kathleen.Please be assured that God will provide your family with the
comfort and strength that you need during this most difficult time help you endure.-Matthew 5:4
Rodriguez

October 14, 2017

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