Carol B. Simons

DELMAR After a lengthy, valiant and often victorious battle with cancer, Carol (Butler) Simons, went to her eternal life on June 16, 2003. Carol was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Pace University, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and performed and trained in London and New York, acting and singing in countless theatrical productions. During the last 12 years, she was a regular on the Park Playhouse stage, appearing as Tessie Tora in Gypsy, Elsa in the Sound of Music, Fay Templeton in George M!, General Cartwright in Guys and Dolls, Meg in Damn Yankees, and Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady. She also enjoyed working with the Family Players, as Grace in Annie, Marion in the Music Man, among others. One of the joys of her life was establishing Musical Moppets, teaching and enlightening pre-school children about the joys of music. Carol had a vibrant personality and was truly loved by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed but leaves a legacy of warmth, love and faith. Carol was the beloved mother of Breanna Butler; adored wife of husband Steve; and loving daughter of Joan Burke and the late William Burke. She is also survived by her brothers, Dennis and William; sisters, Patricia and Diana and their respective spouses, Ann, Susan, Frank and Brad; as well as many nieces and nephews who also loved her dearly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday evening from 4 to 8 at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Contributions in Carol's behalf may be made to Gilda's Club Capital Region NY, P.O. Box 642, Latham, NY 12110 or Park Playhouse, 895 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.