Carol St. Laurent

Carol A. St. Laurent, 86

Paxton - Carol Ann (Bergstrom) St. Laurent, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital from a short struggle with Covid-19. She was born in Brockton, the daughter of Arnold J. Jr., and Marion (Fozzy) Bergstrom and had lived in Marlboro before moving to Paxton twenty-five years ago.

She leaves her loving husband of 38 years, Pierre St. Laurent; her children, J. Scott McLean and his wife, Christie of Washougal, WA, Barry McLean and his wife, Lori of Holden, Sandy Farren and her husband, Michael of Lancaster, Sue McLean-Peris and her husband, Ron of Shrewsbury, Peter St. Laurent and his wife, Marybeth of Webster and Dennis St. Laurent and his wife, Angelia of Worcester; 17 grandchildren, Joshua, Doug, Abby-Kate, John, Jordan, Jamie, Paige, Sam, Jason, Anna, Katie, Daniel, Mackenzie, Ashley, Lydia, Lacey and Olivia; 13 great grandchildren, Skylar, Jayda, James, Finn, Luciano, Giana, Jacob, Landon, Jaxen, Aslynn, Ivy, Hazel and Everly; her sisters-in-law, Patricia Bergstrom; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Bergstrom; her sister, Patricia Smart; her grandson, J. Brett McLean; and her nephew, Douglas Smart.

Carol graduated from Brockton High School in 1952 and Massachusetts School of Physiotherapy in February 1953 with a certification in Radiology. She worked at Medfield State Hospital as an X Ray Tech for many years before retiring in 1991. Previously, she worked at Cushing Hospital and WSRO radio. She volunteered for many years for Why Me & Sherry's House sewing, knitting and quilting. She dutifully knitted and quilted caps and blankets for pediatric cancer patients (and all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren) and their siblings. She was a devoted wife, mom, "grammie/gramma" and loved to be around her loving family. Carol enjoyed traveling, quilting, sewing and knitting. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Red Sox and Patriots and a diehard Tom Brady fan.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carol's family on Saturday, March 6th from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a funeral home service at 10 a.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, appropriate social distancing and wearing of a mask will be required. (Live streaming will be available on her obituary on the Miles Funeral Home website. Burial will follow at Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a contribution in Carol's memory may consider donating to the Why Me House, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 (Why Me House Donations: Donate - Why Me). To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit

www.milesfuneralhome.com