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Carol Eaton Obituary

Eaton, Carol Ann (Foronda)
SCOTIA - On September 5, 2025, Carol Ann (Foronda) Eaton passed quietly at the Baptist Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side.
Carol was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on February 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Pedro Foronda and Gloria (Maldonado) Foronda.
Carol is survived by her husband, John Eaton; and son, Anthony Eaton (Valerie); brothers, Peter Foronda, Robert Foronda; and sister, Gail (Foronda) Murphy.
Carol was predeceased by her daughter, Selene Eaton; brother, Thomas Foronda; and parents, Pedro and Gloria Foronda.
Carol and her family moved from New Jersey to Alcove, N.Y., in 1962. It must have been a real culture shock to go from an urban area to a totally country environment. She met her future husband, John, in 1964. They were married in 1966, in the Catholic Church in Ravena, N.Y. Their son Anthony was born later in 1966.
John joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1966. He was stationed in West Germany in 1968. Carol and Anthony soon joined them in Germany. Daughter, Selene, was born in Bitburg, Germany, in September, 1969. Carol thoroughly enjoyed her time in Germany and she and John traveled extensively through Europe. She returned to Ravena in 1971, where she and the children resided until 1973, when John was separated from the Air Force. Soon that year, they moved to Scotia, where they still reside.
Carol was a devoted wife and mother and a good friend to those who were fortunate to know her. She charmed with a winning smile and infectious giggle.
Carol had a number of jobs all concerned with data entry. She worked for several years for the Special Olympics, N.Y. There, she did data entry and assisted with events throughout the N.Y. state. She particularly enjoyed her interaction with the athletics.
Carol was a person of many interests, including crafts, cooking and wine making. She had her private vineyard in her backyard. She was also well-known in the neighborhoods below Mohawk Ave., for her homemade dog treats. She was also a very talented macrame artist.
A Celebration of Carol's life will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 4:00 p.m. service, all at the Babcock Funeral Home, 19 Pulver Ave., Ravena, N.Y. 12143. Private Burial will take place in the family plot of Alcove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Carol to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.babcockfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2025.

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Jeanne Varcasia

September 11, 2025

John, Tony and family, I´m so sorry to hear of Carol´s passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Starr Fisher Adriance

September 9, 2025

John Eaton, Peter Foronda and family. So very sorry to hear about Carol....Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy and Tom Spadaro

September 8, 2025

John, Tony and family,
So sorry to hear of Carol´s passing! We always enjoyed spending time with both of you! Carol was a special lady and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

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