Carol Garvey Obituary
Carol L. (Lepkowski) Garvey, 87, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.
Born in Gardner on March 16, 1938, Carol was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Dabuliewicz) Lepkowski. She devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, a career she fulfilled with quiet compassion and dedication until her retirement.
Carol was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 year, Allen Russell Garvey, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership, as well as her brother, Paul Lepkowski.
Honoring Carol's wishes, there will be no formal services. She will be laid to rest in Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, where she will be reunited with loved ones who went before her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Please reference in memory of Carol L. Garvey.
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