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Carol RICHMOND Obituary

RICHMOND, Carol A. Of Eastham, Canton and Palm City, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 in Orleans, MA, after an extended illness. She was born in NY, NY and grew up on Long Island in New Hyde Park.

She was the only daughter of the late Charles and Elsa (Lonnholm) Nelson, who were both born in Sweden. Carol is survived by her husband of more than 53 years, Arthur P. Richmond; two sons, Douglas and his wife, Nicole of Norton and Jared and his wife, Brandi of Duxbury; and four grandchildren, Ava, Alexandra, Charlotte and Charlie.

It was a life well lived. She spent over 30 years teaching science at the Chenery Middle School. She loved to travel having visited over 60 countries on 6 continents, weddings in Sweden, Switzerland, an audience with the Pope and many more highlights.

She also loved Cape Cod and the beach in Eastham. Carol was loved by many and will be dearly missed. A Memorial service will be held in the Spring. For online condolences, please visit nickersonfunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2025.

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