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Carol Charest Obituary
METHUEN — Carol Ann (Cavanaugh) Charest, 51, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Mrs. Charest taught at Chapel Kindergarten and Pre-School in Methuen for nearly 30 years. During this time she touched the lives of approximately 1,700 children that spanned family generations.
Simple trips to the grocery store often turned into two hour events as she was recognized by students and their families. All of which she knew by name.
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, colleagues, students and the town of Methuen.
Born, raised and educated in Methuen, Mrs. Charest graduated from Tenney High School in 1975 and Northern Essex Community College with a certificate in teaching.
She joins her father the late, William J. Cavanaugh, a former member of the Methuen Fire Department, and her sister, Linda (Cavanaugh) Kennedy of Methuen.
She is survived by her mother, Claire E. (Shirton) Cavanaugh, her husband of 30 years, Gerry Charest of Methuen; son, David and wife, Maurisa Charest, and granddaughters, Emily and Jonnie of Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter Beth and husband, Mike Wallace of Manchester, N.H.; son Evan Charest and Becky Lussier of Lawrence; sisters Dianne Kipnis, Nancy and husband, Reggie Weisenborn, all of Methuen, and Susan and husband, Carlo Iacono of Deerfield, N.H.; brother-in-law Brad Kennedy and Maura Leavitt of Methuen, nieces Karen and husband, Edward Currier of Mississippi, Erin Kennedy, Sarah Weisenborn and Nicole Lajoie, all of Methuen; nephews Wade Kennedy of Haverhill, Jared Weisenborn and Mark Lajoie of Methuen; godson Joshua Weisenborn of Methuen; and several cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Kindergarten & Pre-school In Memory of Carol Ann Charest, c/o Methuen Co-Operative Bank, P.O. Box 657, Methuen, MA 01844. To send an online condolence, please visit, www.dewhirstfuneral.com.
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Kate O'Connell
January 30, 2009
To the Family: I offer my sympathy. I am so sorry for the loss you all must endure.
To Beth: Your mom is present in so many of my childhood memories. Learning to sew and bake just wouldn't have been the same... It's been years, but the memories don't change. I'll always remember her fondly.
The Suliveras Family
January 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Mrs. Charest was our oldest daughter's preschool teacher over 14 years ago and she remembers her with great affection.
God Bless your family.
Jane Tremblay
January 28, 2009
It had been such a long time since I had seen everyone. I will never forget what a great person Carol was and always remember her as being a big sister to me. When Sue and I were in high school, Carol and Gerry took us camping even though she was prenant and we had so many laughs. I know that with the strength of your family and friends God will help you get through this difficult time.
Jeanne and Joe Pappalardo
January 28, 2009
Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of your daughter, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Claire please take care of yourself. you are in our thoughts and prayers also.
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Colleen Barr
January 28, 2009
Our two boys had Mrs. Charest as their preschool teacher. Carol's warm, caring personality made it easy for them to adapt to school. Carol was full of energy and life and loved talking about the twins. She will be sadly missed by all.
Bill, Colleen, Leyton & Ashton
Eileen Arsenault
January 28, 2009
Gerry and family, I only met Carol a very short time ago as we were roomates at Lawrence General Hospital but I feel like I have known her forever.What a warm heart and great personality, she was so positive and helped me thru some tough times.I will keep her in my heart forever. My prayers go out to you and all the family, God Bless. Love Eileen
Steve Gumtow
January 27, 2009
To Gerry and family:
I'm am so very sorry to hear about your loss...
Tom Regan
January 27, 2009
Our deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathies to your family. Mrs. Charest was a loving teacher to our daughter, Brooklyn. She touched many lives in a positive way and she will be very much missed.
Beth Hoehn
January 27, 2009
Gerry,David,Beth and Evan,
My heart is broken and I am so sorry for your loss. Carol was one of my true friends that I am so glad I met so long ago. My memories of her, and there are so many, will help me get through this most difficult time. I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Beth
Brenda (Shirton) Torres & Family
January 27, 2009
My heart is aching for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and may you find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you had together.
Melissa Weisenborn
January 27, 2009
To all family:
so sorry for the loss of carol, you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Melissa and Tim weisenborn
Joyce Petteruti-Faro
January 27, 2009
Carol has been called to be another angel. I remember her friendly personality and care towards others.
My prayers to her family.
Tenney HS 1975
Mary MOran
January 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol was a wonderful teacher at Chapel and will be sadley missed.
She will always be rememered.
Mary and Makayla student at Chapel
Bob and Rebecca Riopelle
January 27, 2009
We're so sorry for your loss and keep your family in our prayers.
Tom {Mr.B} & Peggy Baker
January 27, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Edward Currier
January 27, 2009
Gerry, David, Beth, Evan,
There are too many good things to say about Auntie Carol. She was a great person to talk to for hours!! Always committed to her family and friends. Karen and I will sadly miss the "Tuesday Night" phone call. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Edward and Karen Currier
Paula Samatis
January 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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