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Cecilia Carroll Obituary
Paxton - Cecilia (Bullan) Carroll, 95, of Paxton passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 in the Holden Nursing Center.
Cecilia was born in Ware, daughter of Thomas and Anna (Bakutis) Bullan and grew up in Gilbertville. She graduated from Hardwick High School and entered the Cadet Nurses Corp and went on to graduate from the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. She also attended Grinnell College in Iowa. Cecilia was a nurse at Worcester City hospital and was then recruited to join UMASS Medical Center where she enjoyed her work for many years and was proud to have the distinction as the first nurse to retire from the hospital.
Ceal and her husband John raised four children, she loved her life as a nurse and mom, she was a great cook, a skill enhanced using the produce from her husband's bountiful vegetable garden. She was known for her wonderful cakes made with seasonal fruit like rhubarb, she always had something delicious to offer any one who stopped by. She was devoted to her family, that to her absolute delight grew with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Hardwick Historical Society, the New England Antiquities Research Assoc., and the Worcester Antiquarian Society. Cecilia also was a member of the small choir at St. Columba's Church. She was known for being the driver, collecting her friends in her van, the Ceal mobile, attending interesting events, lectures and concerts, and of course out for a "treat" afterwards. During the years after her retirement Cecilia loved to travel, a highlight was making a return trip with her sister, Angie to their parents' home country of Lithuania. During the past, few years Cecilia and her friend and caregiver Liz Wilson would enjoy lunch at the Paxton Senior center and other local adventures. Ceal shared her joy, love, and cheerful optimism with everyone around her.
Cecilia was predeceased by her husband John D. Carroll who passed away in 2000. Cecilia's oldest child, John D. Carroll Jr. passed away March 3, 2020 after a short brave battle with Glioblastoma. She leaves, three children, Thomas B. Carroll and his wife, Robin of Paxton and their children, Lia, Amanda and Thomas, Patrick J. Carroll of West Boylston; Paula C. Kiley and her husband, Darren of Saunderstown, RI, and her daughter in law, Jeanne Carroll of Bremen Maine, wife of John David, and their children, Jessica and John David, III, her sister, Angeline Messier of Ware, four great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held at. St. Columba's Church. A Burial service will be in Hardwick Cemetery on Thursday, May 21 at 11:45am. Family and Friends are welcome to bid farewell to Cecilia and are asked to practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Columba's Church, 10 Richards Ave., Paxton, 01612 or to the Hardwick Historical Society, 32 Common St., Hardwick, 01037. Arrangements in the care of Callahan Fay Caswell Funeral Home, Worcester.
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Anne Barnes
May 24, 2020
We at Hardwick Historical Society were so sorry to learn just a few days ago of Ceal's passing. Our sympathy to all of her family and friends. Ceal was a joy to be with. She impressed us all with her love of Hardwick and her support of the Hardwick Historical Society. We appreciate the efforts of her family and Liz to bring her out to our events and museum when she no longer drove. She seemed so happy during those visits. Again our sympathy to you all.
Halina Brunell Slowik
May 22, 2020
To Cecilia's Family and Friends-
My condolences in the loss of your loved one and friend. Cecil was a wonderful nursing leader and mentor to many - remembering her presence on 6ICU at UMMC as compassionate and caring.
May she rest in the Light and Peace of her eternal home.
Rich & Ruth Ann Davis
May 22, 2020
Ceal was a faithful and faithfilled member of the choir at St. Columba. She always brought her compassion for others to rehearsals and baked gifts for all the choir members at Christmas. No doubt, Ceal, Peggie and Larette are singing together once again.
Steve Bertrand
May 20, 2020
Tom, Robin: I'm so sorry to learn about your Mom and John. My sincere condolences.
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Semra Koknar
May 20, 2020
Good bye, Aunt Ceal. The world was more beautiful with you in it. You will be missed.
Lisa Leone
May 19, 2020
Ceal, thank you for mentoring all us younger MICU City Nurses who worked nights with you over the years. With grace and humor you taught us patient care and comfort. You were a wonderful role model. Thank you for your tireless work with the Worcester City Hospital Nursing Alumni Association, keeping us updated with "The Lamp".
To her beloved Carroll family, my heartfelt sympathy to you all. You're all she ever talked about, she so loved you all!
God's peace be with you Ceal.
Jerry Ryan
May 19, 2020
I used to run the Paxton Senior Center and Cecelia was a member . She was always a contributor in her special way of supporting anything I wanted to do. She always attended anything we ran for the seniors and was a participant in every program. She will always be a part of the White Building.
Annmarie Quinlivan
May 19, 2020
Ceil warmed the hearts of so many who
worked in 6ICU as well as her patients.
She also was the number one reason
why so many of us didn't mind working
nights..she fed us very well!
I was so blessed to have spent time with
Ceal at work and also at gatherings
outside of work. So many special memories.
My Deepest Sympathy to the
Carroll Family and Ceil's close friends,
Annmarie
Marie Borbone
May 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of working with Ceal in the ICU at UMASS. She was a pleasure to work with, great nurse and always supportive and encouraging of both her patients and her peers. She also fed us quite well on the night shift! Rest easy Ceal.
Marie B.
May 18, 2020
Ceil was a regular attendant at the Womwen's Club, St Columba's and at our farm. She will be greatly missed. she was always smiling. Louise cournoyer
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