North Attleboro, Massachusetts
1940 - 2012
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Carol Ann Nerney, 71, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Madonna Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born March 7, 1940 in Attleboro, she was a daughter of the late John and Leona (Guay) Nerney.
Carol was a lifelong resident of North Attleboro and a devoted communicant of Sacred Heart Church where she sang in the choir and served as lector. She attended the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown and worked at the VA Hospital in Providence for 9 years. Most recently she worked as a medical transcriber at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, CT until retiring.
Carol was an avid knitter who presented these treasured afghans to many friends. She also made prayer shawls for the prayer shawl ministry at Sacred Heart.
She is survived by her sister Nancy Waugh of Denmark, ME, a brother John Nerney of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro. Burial will be held privately at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.
At Carol's request, visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Seeing Eye, Inc., PO BOX 375, Morristown, NJ 07963.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro.
To sign an online guestbook please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
I still think of Carol often. She was a person with a great heart. She brought happiness to any one lucky enough to spend time with her. She amazed me all the time with her determination and loyalty to her friends. She will forever be in my heart.
Kathleen McLacken
February 10, 2020 | Attleboro, MA | Friend
To Carol's family I send our deepest sympathy. This world has lost a beautiful person who was a person of joy, courage, and inspiration. Never did she feel sorry for herself as she felt she had all she needed in life to make her happy. One day she said to me Ellie, I am so blessed to have my hearing because if I couldn't hear all the signs of life, music, people's voices, dogs barking etc. I wouldn't want to live. Now I have a brother who has been deaf from birth and I see it in reverse, that...
February 28, 2012
My deepest sympathies to carol's family when you are going through this diffacult time. I was so blessed to have meet a fun, strong and great down to earth person. I will always be thinking of her and she will be greatly missed.
Julie Steele (DeWitt animal Hospital)
Julie Steele
February 24, 2012 | North Attleboro, MA
My deepest sympathies to Carol's family. Although I don't know you personally I was privileged to have had the honor to have met and been friends with Carol. I first met Carol as a client at DeWitts and soon became friends. She was an incredible person. I enjoyed our outings to restaurants with Carol and Dudley. She was definitely an inspiration to me. She had a great sense of humor and we shared many laughs together. She will be greatly missed and thought of often.
Kathie McLacken...
Kathleen McLacken
February 24, 2012 | Attleboro, MA
To a most treasured friend. We met in difficult circumstances and became fast friends. I will never, ever forget our trip to the Christmas Tree Shop. You always had such an ability to make me laugh and I always felt so uplifted after speaking to you on the phone or after a visit. You will be greatly missed my friend.
Susan Therien
February 23, 2012 | Cumberland, RI
I was privileged to have known Carol. She was a woman of wit and intellect. Her radiant personality drew people to her.
She faced life with courage and her accomplishments were extaordinary. Even in her last days she was able to offer comfort and support to others; and she was deeply appreciative of the kindness and companionship of her many friends and relatives.
Anne Nakshian (Attleboro)
Anne Nakshian
February 21, 2012 | Attleboro, MA
To all of Carol's family and close friends I want so say how much I loved the times I spent with Carol and Dudley. Our trips to the eateries were so refreshing. My prayers are with all of you. I will never forget the lessons learned while in her company. Leah Snow (DeWitt Animal Hosp)
Leah Snow
February 20, 2012 | Foxboro, MA
Nancy & Alan: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will always remember her bravery & courage through all of her battles.
Nancy Charpentier-Diebling
February 19, 2012 | Plainville
Dear Nancy, we are so sorry to learn of your sister's passing. Although we did not know Carol personally, we know she embraced life with enthusiasm and was an inspiration to many. We truly thank God for the gift of her positive presence in our world. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob and Joan Bishop
February 19, 2012