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Emma Carnes Obituary
LEEDS, MA - Emma Jane (Van Winkle) Carnes, 87 of Audubon Road passed peacefully on Sunday afternoon surrounded by her loving family. Emma was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Nelson and Emma (Lake) Van Winkle. She was raised in New Jersey and attended schools there. Furthering her education, she received a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Art in Teaching. Emma taught in Tulsa, OK for a year before coming back East and teaching at Granby Public Schools, Smith College Day School and finally the Northampton Public Schools in both the elementary and secondary sector, for many years before retiring. Emma married Richard Carnes and they settled in Leeds many years ago. She enjoyed traveling, teaching, reading, gardening and quilting. She leaves her beloved husband Richard Carnes and her devoted daughters; Deborah Carnes Reilly of Worthington and Vanessa Leigh Ames of Montague. Her grandchildren; Sean Reilly, Lara Terounzo and Tanner Ames and two great grandchildren, Killian and Lyanna Terounzo. At Emma's request all services will be private, and interment of her ashes will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Florence. An announcement of a public "Celebration of Life" gathering will be forth coming soon.
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Mariel Elise Addis
September 2, 2025
I was so sad to hear of Jane's passing today. It is a bit ironic that I heard the news while vacationing on Cape Cod, a place loaded with memories for me of Jane, Dick, the "girls," and the yearly JFK Science Club trips that my family was lucky enough to participate in. But there are so many other memories as well. I send my love to Dick, Debbie, Vanessa and their families.
Bob Hanna
July 31, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jane´s passing ..... such good friends and memories!!!
Donna Breen
July 31, 2025
Dear Dick and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. She was a great teacher and co-worker. May she rest in peace.
Janine kozlakowski
July 31, 2025
Rip Mrs carnes i had you as my teacher i remember Mr Carnes to oh im so sad may she rip Janine kozlakowski
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