Carol Ann Cashell-Gignoux

Carol passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice on August 29th, 2022, She was surrounded by her beloved family. Some family members that were unable to travel, were able to FaceTime with her prior to her passing. This was especially important for her 98 yr. old Mother. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and and maintained those connections throughout her lifetime. She grew up in Wilton Manors, Florida where she attended Pine Crest Preparatory School. She was the second child of four girls. She moved to Germany at age sixteen with her family, then returned to the US, to attend college at the University of Georgia. . She was highly intelligent and excelled throughout school. She received her Masters degree with honors in Education. She moved to Boston, where she taught Special Education, and eventually because a Vice Principal. It was in Boston where she met her husband, Perry Gignoux. They had two children. Matthew and Molly. Matthews passing precipitated Carols. The loss of one of her children was a tremendous heartache for her, but she pushed forward. She was a wonderful and caring Mother. She was loved and adored by many. Her humor was infectious and many will never forget her wonderful laugh. She really was the "Life of the Party". Carol loved animals, especially her Scobeedoo, and she supported numerous Wildlife Foundations. Her favorite was, Defenders of Wildlife. She loved Wolves and would visit them at their Sanctuary. She loved to travel and went alone to India and Tibet. She had become a Buddhist and the journey was especially meaningful for her. Carol was an avid Reader and also enjoyed Writing. She created a coaching business based on her own struggles with ADHD and wrote a book called, "Your Innovator Brain". She was a hard worker and was a Pioneer in Executive Functioning Skills. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Molly, her Mother, Sisters, and her many friends and people she worked with and coached. Carol was a larger than life Individual whom we all loved dearly.