Carol Epps

Carol J. Epps, born on September 24, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Rindge, New Hampshire. 

For most of her life, Carol was actively employed in the retail sector, and she made a significant contribution to the Fashion Bug where she worked with dedication and passion. 

Carol was known for her love of fashion, her attention to detail, and her dedication to delivering excellent customer service. She took immense pride in her work and was greatly respected by her colleagues and customers alike.

She leaves her children, Franklin (Christine) Epps, Karen (Dale) Wisner, Melanie Gauthier, Kimber Reynolds, Dorothy Carter, Laurie (Donald) Epps-Rivard, Daniel (Heidi) Epps, and Andrew (Hayley) Epps. Carol was also a beloved grandmother to 14 grandchildren and a great-grandmother to 26 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Franklin Stevens Epps, Jr., her parents, Carl and Mary Hardy and her 2 sisters, Ann Stebbins and Millie Sanders and several nieces & nephews.

Carol's life will be celebrated in a private family graveside service.

Carol will be remembered as a woman who was both strong and kind, with a sense of humor, who loved her family deeply and worked tirelessly to ensure their happiness. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. 

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Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Winchendon, MA