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1934
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2020
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Carol Straton Obituary
Carol will be remembered as having a big heart and loved her family. She loved spending time in her garden and flowerbeds. She looked forward to the weekends when great grandchildren would come for a sleepover. Oh what fun we all had and we will always cherish those memories. She was an Educator. She taught many years at Sweetser Children's Home in Saco and then at the Woodman Park School in Dover, N.H. Special Ed Programs.
Carol is survived by spouse of 35 years, Robert; daughter, Julie Glover; her caregiver and grandson Jesse Glover of Dover; son, Brad Gay and wife Loralee of Missouri, step-son, Bobby Straton and his wife Mutsumi of Hawaii; step-daughter, Kathy Mayo of Rochester; siblings, Donald Keene, Charlie Keene. Carol is also survived by son Steven and daughter Melissa, any grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will always hold a special place in her heart for her great-grandchildren Juliana, Alexandra, Elena, and their parents Aaron and Lisa.
She was predeceased by parents, Bert and Juliette Keene, and grandson Nick Oliva.
SERVICES: Friends and family may call on March 2, 3-4 p.m. at Wiggin Purdy McCooey Dion Funeral home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820; with a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., on Monday, March 2, with Deacon Robert Gagnon, officiating.
Flowers are welcome, memorial contributions may be made in her name Carol Straton to Woodman Park School, Dover, N.H. – Special Needs Dept. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
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Carol James
March 2, 2020
Bob, I have wonderful memories of you and Carol. We took many joint school trips to Plymouth Plantation, Battleship Cove and Boston with the kids from Woodman Park and yours from the high school. Carol was warm, kind and could be counted on to support the many children we had in our care. I am sorry to learn of her passing. Do take care of you and keep your memories of your time together close to your heart. Carol James
March 1, 2020
Bob- So sorry to hear about Carol. I'll always remember the field trips we took with the two of you and all our kiddos from WPS. She was always to calm and caring. Nancy (Robinson) Rhoades
Nancy Roderick
March 1, 2020
On behalf of Charlie Keene, his thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. God Bless to all. Nancy Roderick
John Panteledes
February 29, 2020
Eric and the family my deepest sympathies for your loss. MY SHE RIP.
Jan karkos
February 28, 2020
Bob and Julie, We are privileged to have known Carol for many years. May your happy times with her make you smile with joyful remembrance. The Karkos family
Wayne Hutchins
February 28, 2020
Carol was one of the finest teachers I ever knew or had the pleasure of working with. She was truly one of the most caring, dedicated, compassionate teachers I ever knew.
Felicia St.Laurent
February 28, 2020
Im sorry for the loss of ur wife and mother grandmother.. Im one of her former students from woodman park school carol was my 4th and 5th grade teacher 1994 1995 (special ed) she was a very nice great person... Sending my Condolences to the whole family.... May she Rest in peace.. Carol im Gonna miss u and ur contagious smile.i. glad to have non u.. Fly high sweet Angel..ill never forget u..XoXo.
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