Carolyn Carol Michaud

Presque Isle - Carolyn C. Michaud, 89, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Aroostook House of Comfort, with her family by her side. She was born March 7, 1934, in Caribou, the daughter of William and Albena (Bishop) Castonguay.
Carolyn grew up and attended school in Caribou, graduating from Caribou High School in 1951. She was very active and participated in various sports, drama club, chorus, cheerleading, and band. She was a skilled musician, playing the piano from an early age, as well as learning the clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and banjo. Carolyn loved to dance and participate in plays, and in later years was a member of the Presque Isle Players, participating in many plays and musicals. After high school she attended Fisher College in Boston, MA for one year before transferring back to the "county". She then enrolled at the Aroostook State Teachers College, now U.M.P.I, for her Bachelors in Education. It was here during her sophomore year she met future husband, Gene L. Michaud.
After graduation in 1956, they married in Caribou and started a lifelong marriage of sixty-seven years. She was the mother of two daughters and one son, Shelly Ann, Lyndia Lou, and Michael. Carolyn and her family enjoyed spending time at the family camp on Cross Lake. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing.
Carolyn started a preschool nursery at home with seven students including her two daughters in the mid 1960's. She continued to substitute teach in the Presque Isle school system for many years. Carolyn accepted the position at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Presque Isle as director of Religious Education, grades 1-8, with 645 students and 75 part-time teachers. In 1995 she obtained her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. Carolyn supervised student teachers for several years at U.M.P.I. and taught some English classes as an adjunct instructor at U.M.P.I. as well as Northern Maine Community College.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gene L. Michaud, her three children, Shelly Bois and her husband Robert, Lyndia Renquin and her husband Mark, Michael Michaud and his wife Stacey, grandchildren, Jerrod Renquin and wife Jessica, Jasmine Loudon and her husband Tyler, Karrisa Juday and her husband Scott, Kyle Bois and his wife Holly, Patrick Michaud and Joseph Michaud. She was also a proud great grandmother of eight great-grandchildren, Mason, Ethan, Chloe, Raven Renquin, Chase and Arabelle Juday, and Lucas and Layton Loudon.
In addition to her parents, William and Albena Castonguay, Carolyn was predeceased by a sister Dolores Painter Stennerson.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Comfort Care staff at Northern Light Hospice Care and to the doctors and staff at the House of Comfort for all of there wonderful care of Carolyn during this time.
Relatives and friends are invited to call 10AM Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Presque Isle, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM, with the Rev. Anthony Korir, SMA celebrant. The family extends an invitation for relatives and friends to join them for a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located behind the church, immediately following the service. A committal service will take place at St. Mary's North Main Street Catholic Cemetery, Presque Isle, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Carolyn in a special way may make gifts in her memory payable to the Aroostook House of Comfort (P.O. Box 867, Presque Isle, ME 04769). Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, ME 04769. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.duncan-graves.com