Age 78
Sister Carol lived each day with faith at the center of her life, and a heart always open to God’s guidance. She will be remembered for her warm spirit, quiet wisdom, and the lasting relationships she formed throughout her life.
Born in Acushnet, Maine, Carol answered God’s call to religious life at the age of 18. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, followed by a master’s degree from Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts.
Throughout her ministry, Sister Carol shared her many gifts in education, communications, and missionary service. She served as communications director for ten years for the Mercy Provincialate in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and later as communications and development director for three years at Family Outreach Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Her missionary spirit led her to Lima, Peru, where she volunteered on the staff of the Center Retreat House. She also inspired countless students as a faculty member at Bishop Stang High School and Bishop Gerrard High School.
Perhaps nowhere did Sister Carol leave a more lasting impression than at St. Mary Academy – Bay View in Riverside, Rhode Island, whereas a beloved teacher she devoted 31 years as chair of the English Department. She challenged her students to think deeply, write thoughtfully, and appreciate the power of words, while always encouraging them with kindness, patience, and genuine care.
Throughout nearly six decades as a Sister of Mercy, she lived her vocation with grace, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. She believed in the transformative power of education, communication, and Mercy, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She also found immense joy in life’s simple blessings, including spending time with her nephew Jeremy’s two Goldendoodles, Marseilles and Moët.