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Carol Rader Obituary

DELAND - Carol Ann Rader, 83, died April 13, 2025. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Carol moved to this area from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
She worked as a paralegal, and was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona. She volunteered with the Guardian ad Litem program, enjoyed horseback riding, and was a service-dog trainer and a worldwide traveler.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Sumner and her husband, Howard, of Ormond Beach; a brother, Robert Rader of Palm Beach; and grandchildren Howard and Hannah of DeLand.
Carol requested that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Redinger Spay & Neuter Clinic in Daytona Beach.

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Published by The West Volusia Beacon from Apr. 21 to May 20, 2025.

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Debbie Crim-Fiscus

April 20, 2025

I met carol through my brother and sister-in-law at their home for different get-togethers. She was always interesting to talk to her. She had various experiences and adventures and of course she loved training her service dogs and they were always with her. The first small prayer group that I belong to after I made my cursillo was at her house. She was always an inspiration to me and helped me to grow in my faith. I remember on her birthday when she did the jumping out of the plane and I was amazed that she was so daring and brave. She truly embraced life. I´m gonna miss her.
My love and prayers to her family. May God bless you all.

Frances Talamage

April 18, 2025

I met Carol & Sofie (her service animal) through Our Lady of the Lakes, she was a wonderful person, R.I.P Carol you will be dearly missed

Sheila Dobiliauskas

April 17, 2025

With deepest condolences to Carol's family and friends. She was a delightful woman.

Sonja Jividen

April 17, 2025

I knew Carol through my mom. She had been my mom´s sponsor when my mom entered the church. Carol became a family friend. My mom cherished their friendship, and I loved and respected Carol too. Her strength and kindness were amazing! I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Many blessings and much love to her family.

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