In memory of

Carol Anne Gilden

Portland, OR

September 9, 1958 - March 5, 2026

Sep 9, 1958 - Mar 5, 2026

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In memory of

Carol Anne Gilden

Passed

March 5, 2026
Born

September 9, 1958
Resided

Portland, OR

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Please consider a gift to Best Friends Animal Society.

$500.00

Raised by 5 people

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For those of you attending Carol Gilden Celebration of Life, there will be a full catered meal buffet with options for Gluten-free and Vegan.
Also, there will be a microphone to be able to introduce yourself, how you knew Carol and any memories. Just to give you time to prepare.
Thank you to everyone for coming to celebrate Carol and for all of your support!

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Update from April 1, 2026

For those of you attending Carol Gilden Celebration of Life, there will be a full catered meal buffet with options for GF and Vegan.
Also, there will be a microphone to be able to introduce yourself, how you knew Carol and any memories. Just to give you time to prepare.
Thank you to everyone for coming to celebrate Carol and for all of your support!

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Carol Anne Gilden was born on September 9, 1958, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Carol was truly a free spirit and a force to be reckoned with. Her passion for all of God’s creations was only part of her many facets. She loved life, and if you were lucky enough to call her friend – you knew she would defend you to the end. She was quirky, fun-loving and – as all her friends will …

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