Steve, I just learned of Carolyn’s passing. I worked with her many years ago at Wilson & Iseman. Sending thoughts to you, the boys and the family. She was a wonderful lady!
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Happy birthday to our beautiful Carolyn. I miss you my friend. 💔
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Such a great lady! I love everything about her. She could brighten up any room she walked into. Love 💗 her
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From our friend John Hartman:
One way of knowing what a person was like in life is by knowing those they leave behind. I am fortunate to be friends with both of Carolyn's sons. Each is a man who bears Carolyn's imprint. Each has a kind and generous spirit, as well as a lot of good sense. None of these is acquired by accident. While we spend our lives learning to let our children go, they of course take major pieces of us with them. It is beautiful to see pieces of Carolyn live on in them.
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My thoughts are with you during your time of emptiness. While I didn’t have the chance to know her very well, I do know how much joy and happiness she brought to you. It was clear she meant the world to you. All of my memories of her are with this, seemingly permanent, smile she always had on her face. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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2022, Blowing Rock, NC, USA
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I'm so sorry for the loss of Carolyn, my heart goes to everyone who she inspired, loved, and supported. I'll always think of her when I do my dishes, for she would let me spend endless time at her kitchen sink playing with the water and soap. I would find a stool to stand on and go to town playing and washing up from our family meals together. After I did my job thoroughly, we would find the chocolate syrup and a perfect glass. She would let me poor and poor the chocolate to my heart's desire and sometimes if I was lucky enough, I'd get a small mouthful (to make sure it tasted good of course). Aunt Carolyn loved and supported me from the day we met. She encouraged me to go after everything I wanted from a young age and inspired me to be just like her. I will forever be grateful that I was blessed to be in her kind presence surrounded by her love and laughter.
I miss you so much Aunt Carolyn!
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Dr. Parese and family, I am so very, very sorry for your loss of beautiful Ms. Carolyn. Regretfully, I was only in her presence a couple of times but I spoke with her on several occasions. Each call was ALWAYS like hearing from a dear friend who could not wait to learn what mischief you had been up to. We shared many giggles and laughs often at the expense of Dr. P. As I often had curriculum or ordering questions she ALWAYS made me feel special and so appreciated. I simply cannot imagine your grief during this horrible journey. I have absolutely no doubt that she was radically loved and treasured by many. Surely, her legacy will continue in those she loved most. Please know my family and I will be praying for a peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding. Our Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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Steve,
I wanted to reach out and send my condolences to you and your family following the loss of your wife, Carolyn. Over the years, I have always been struck by the truly honest, compassionate and endearing affection that you shared about your family with all of us, but nobody made you light up the way you did when speaking about Carolyn! I feel terribly for you and all of your loved ones to have to deal with such an enormous loss and my thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
With Heartfelt Condolences,
Ian
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We loved to play Scrabble "real time" in person even though she won 90% of the time by many points. We could play hours at the beach, any beach! Steve and I would team up against her just so we could beat her a time or two. Several years ago we started playing online. We might go weeks not talking to each other, but we played most days. She played less often over the last couple of months. I will really miss her and our connection. Not sure what to do in the mornings when I no longer have a scrabble update telling me she had played and it was my turn. Loved my sweet friend!
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