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1926

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2012

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Williamsburg, Virginia

Carolyn Friedrich Obituary

Carolyn A. Friedrich, who died suddenly May 15, 2012, was born July 1, 1926, in Canisteo, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Williamsburg, as well as a former resident of Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a very devoted wife and loving mother, avid Kingsmill golfer, sharp 500 and Pinochle card player, cat fancier/animal lover, flower lover and gardener. She was also known for her quick wit and clever humor.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Friedrich, and is survived by six children: Reba (Craig) Friedrich (Walker) of Richmond, Robert (Tina) Friedrich of Bear, Del., Kurt (Kathleen) Friedrich of Redmond, Wash., Faith S. Friedrich of Williamsburg, Karl (Melissa) Friedrich of Austin, Texas, and Christian (Paula) Friedrich of Richmond; her brother, Roger (Shirley) Stocum of Watson Town, N.Y.; her sister, Nancy McMindes of Canisteo, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A private funeral and burial was arranged for the family by Bucktrout of Williamsburg on Saturday, May 19, in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg. The family requests that memorial contributions in Carolyn's name be made to Rikki's Refuge Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960, [email protected].
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." – Clyde Campbell
Online condolences may be registered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net> or www.vagazette.com.

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Published by Virginia Gazette from May 25 to Jun. 24, 2012.

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Thomas Josephi

May 19, 2023

My family still has good memories of Mrs. Friedrich. They were a fine family and good neighbors. I hope for the best for her family and I hope they have good family occasions together as I do with my family.

Thomas Josephi

May 25, 2012

I was sadden to find out about the passing of Mrs. Friedrich.My family were their next door neighbors and we grew up with them.They were wonderful people and Mrs. Friedrich was a kind and gracious woman.She was a true and caring Christian.My sympathies to her children and her family at this very sad and painful time. We will all miss her.

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