Thursday, February 20, 2025
Carolyn has been a steadfast friend of mine for more than 60 years, beginning decades ago in our mutual hometown of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and continuing through our years as teachers and graduate school students in Boston and at Columbia University. Following our marriages, life took us in many directions, but we continued to weave in and out of each other's lives, never forgetting birthdays, anniversaries, Holy Days, and delighting in sharing our experiences as educators of children and young people. Her deep faith, curiosity, caring ways, commitment to spiritual growth - coupled with her delight in simple things such as a juicy hamburger or a large bowl of vanilla ice cream are just a few the many things that come to mind as I mourn her loss.
I was fortunate to be able to spend a peaceful afternoon, overnight and morning with her at her home in January, not very long before her death. The last thing we did together was enjoy some delicious chocolate eclairs and recall how good life has been to us. Her eyes were still sparkling when we said goodbye. God bless you, dear Carolyn. You enriched the lives of so many people, including mine.
Lorna Duphiney Edmundson
President Emerita, Wilson College
Sharon, Ct.
