Carol Irene Brainerd

Quincy Carol Irene (Hutchings) Brainerd, died peacefully on June 16, 2008, age 84, beloved wife of Bob Brainerd for 62 years, who survives her at their Quincy home where they have lived for the past 28 years. She was active lifelong in church, peace and social justice. She gave herself whole-heartedly to her husband and her two children, David and Madeleine, and her daughter-in-law Diane (Maricola) Brainerd, who survive her. We cherish the memories. She was devoted to her garden; she loved music, literature, animals and the planet Earth. In lieu of flowers, doantions may be sent to Amnesty International USA, Northeast Regional Office, 58 Day St., Somerville, MA 02144. A simple Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Presidents (Unitarian-Universalist) in Quincy on a date to be announced.