Carol A. Machado

Carol Ann (Hanson) Machado, age 50, died peacefully on November 1, 2014, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of 27 years to Daniel Butch Machado of Plymouth. Born in Plymouth, May 4, 1964, Carol was a daughter of John and Lois (Kierstead) Hanson of Plymouth. She was educated in Plymouth and was a graduate of Plymouth-Carver High School and Burdette College, Class of 1983. For most of her life, Carol had worked as an insurance coordinator in various medical offices. She was very actively involved with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay International. She was the first female to be appointed Dad Advisor for South Coastal Chapter Order of the DeMolay in Marshfield and received the Cross of Honor. She was a past Mother Advisor and Worthy Advisor of Plymouth Assembly of Plymouth Assembly #86 IORG in Plymouth. Carol loved spending time with her family and friends. She always carried a smile and touched the lives of those she met with kindness and grace. Carol fought a courageous battle against cancer. Cancer came into her life, but did not define her. She never let it stop her from living her life to the fullest. Carol always loved to have a good time. Besides being the loving wife of Butch, she was the devoted mother of Ashley Marie and John-Hanson Machado of Plymouth. She leaves her parents, John and Lois Hanson of Plymouth; and was the cherished sister of Lynn Merrick of Middleboro, Karen Hamaidi and Diane Hanson both of Plymouth. Visiting hours will be held at the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the Plymouth United Methodist Church, Carver Road, Plymouth, followed by interment in St. Josephs Cemetery, Plymouth. Donations in her memory may be made to the Rainbow Camp, 526 Indianhead St., Rte. 58, Hanson, MA 02341. For online guest book and directions, see www.cartmell funeralhome.com.