Carol Strong

Carol Elizabeth Strong (Ellison), 82 of Colchester Vermont died on October 20, 2025, at UVM Medical Center surrounded by her family following a short illness.
She was born in Rutland Vermont on November 30, 1942, the daughter of Leon and Margret Ellison. She graduated from Mount Saint Joseph's in Rutland in 1960 and Jeanne Mance School of Nursing in 1963. She married in Rutland, VT on August 28, 1965, to Patrick Strong. She worked as an RN at Timberlane Pediatrics Associates for 50 years before retiring. Carol volunteered countless hours at Our Lady of Grace Church in Colchester with Bingo, Church dinners and holiday meat pie sales.
She is survived by her children James, Patrick (Laurie) and Ann Marriott (Tony Castillo). Her brother Joseph Root and sister Reba Legrand. Grandchildren: Jessica Marriott (Kevin Koval), Evan Strong and Renee Strong. Great Grandchildren: Madaline Simms, Alaska and Kora Koval.
She was predeceased by her mother and father Leon and Margret Ellison, husband Patrick and brothers Johnny, Carroll Root and sister Patrica Adams.
Family and friends are invited to call on October 26, 2025, at the Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel 68 Pinecrest Dr. Essex VT, from 4pm to 6PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church 784 Main Street Colchester on October 27, 2025, at 11:00AM with internment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Richmond, VT. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions may be made to Colchester Rescue Squad, 687 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446.
Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To send online condolences please visit www.readyfuneral.com.