ALBANY – Carol Ann Lawrence, 65, of Albany, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 of complications from hip surgery. Carol was born in Albany, the daughter of the late James Norton and Helen Luce Norton. She lived here most of her life and was a graduate of Mercy High School Class of 1963. She was employed by the New York Telephone Co. as an operator, the Fuller Brush Co. in the billing department, and the Junior College of Albany (Sage Albany Campus) in the registrar’s office. Carol had been an active member of the Chrommettes of America, an all female car club, proudly driving and displaying her red 1961 Corvette, although her chronic illness kept her from participating in these events in recent years (Click to see her club photo: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chrommettes/Lawrence.html).
Carol is survived by her loving husband of nearly 24 years, Allen “Al” Lawrence; her stepchildren Jennifer M. Stevens (Matthew) of Melrose, and Allen J. “A.J.” Lawrence, Jr. of Albany; her sister Janice Woods of Camillus; and her brother in law William J. Lawrence of Guilderland. She was predeceased by her brother Donald Norton.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at a time to be announce. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association in New York, 155 Washington Ave. Suite 210, Albany, NY, 12210. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
John & Carol Ann Bowers
Carol touched all of us in different ways and her passing will leave a void in many lives. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Bette Weeden
Al, Jen and AJ: so so sorry for your loss.
Sheila & Robert Dennis
Carol was a great friend and I will miss her so much. Her and my mother I know are right now in heaven sitting and just talking like they did on when you came to the house for Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner with Al. We wish you a safe journey and I know that you are up there driving around in your prized toy, your Corvette. We love you and will miss you so very much.
Clytie
Al, my heartfelt condolences to you at this very sad time. I liked carol very much and will miss her.
Jane D. Hulsopple from the CHROMMETTES
Dear Al and Carol’s Family & Friends,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Carol will be truly missed as I remembered how she loved the ‘Car Shows’ and the get togethers of the CHROMMETTES. A truly Wonderful Gal!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know ‘Carol will be just a thought away on her new Journey of life.’
The memories she has given to all those whos heart she touched will always be cherished.
With sincere condolences & God’s Blessing.
Marie Slagen
Dear Al –
I always looked forward to Sunday nights when I would see you and Carol come through the door with your smiling (actually beaming) faces. Carol will be greatly missed by so many – she was loved as well as you are loved by anyone who has had the good fortune to have met the two of you. You have my deepest condolences.
Steven Fleury & Diane LaMountain & our Families
It is with the deepest of sorrow that we heard of Carol’s passing and of your loss Allen. There will never be another party up here with that “Ray of Sunshine” and soooo it is all of our loss! With all our love and deepest sympathy’s
Steve and Diane
Mary and Burnie Armstrong
Al,
We just heard about Carol’s passing and no idea she
was so ill.
Burnie and I will remember her most for her friendship,glitzy
attitude and her sense of humor and the fun we use to have
at the Car Shows with you guys.
Al, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
at this time of loss.
Sheila & Robert Dennis
Carol was a wonderful friend and I will miss her so very much. My mother and Carol would talk for hours, when Carol & Al would come to Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner. I just know that Carol and my Mom are in heaven right now just sitting at a table talking. My mom really like Carol, she was like part of the family. We will miss her laugh, her funny remarksm but most of all Carol. Car shows will never be the same with out her. My daughter Amanda will miss her, and I will miss her always.
joan fleury
Allen, I was totally shocked and very saddened with this sad news. I am sorry that I haven’t stayed in touch better, but was always glad to see the two of you. My only excuse is that I must be getting old and lazy. I always loved her hats and will remember her that way. Keep your chin up and if you need someone to talk with remember I am here for you. With much love, Aunt Joan
Stay in touch
Terry & John Sabota
Al, Carol was an important part of our Karaoke family. Her laugh, witty remarks and her smile from one ear to the other (especially when you were singing) will be greatly missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
leon and marsha halpert (LH)
Al-
Marsha and I were so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She always treated us sweetly and kindly. I very much enjoyed watching the joy in her eyes as you were singing- that was truly a beautiful connection.
Evie & Ken Card
Dear Al:
May God’s grace & kindness bring you and your family peace.
We are very sad for your loss.
We all loved Carol very much. We really enjoyed seeing both of
you over the years. She will always be in our hearts.
Love & God Bless,
Evie & Ken
Vickie Parker
Al, My thoughts and prayers are with you as I knoiw you two were inseparable. Carol was a classy lady with a heart of gold and a love of cars. Her pride of her corvette and the fun we had at the chrommettes meetings and functions will always be in my mind. She will be missed.
Patty Costa
Al, I just received your message as I was away this past weekend. I am so sorry. I only knew her for a very short time and I already loved. I will remember you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Klupka
Dear Al and Family,
Although meeting with Carol just once at kareoke I found her to be a sincere and compassionate person that will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as peace you and your family.
Blessings,
Linda
Judy Landers
Al, I am so sorry about Carol. I’m glad the two of you had your 24 years together. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Judy Landers
Dee and Frank Wind
Dear Al,
We only met you and Carol once at the place in Menands. We are friends of Patty Casta’s. We were so impressed with her spirit and her joie de vivre in spite of the difficulty she had getting around. It was such a pleasure to be in her company and yours’ too. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Dee and Frank Wind
Eileen Foley Guiry
To Carol’s Family,
I am so sorry to learn about Carol’s passing. I attended Mercy High School. Carol was a junior and I was a freshman. She had so much energy and fun, She kept the Sisters on their toes waiting for what she was going to do next!! She just loved her Corvette and talked about it all the time.
We met again 1999 when we tried to re-activate the Alumnae Assoc. She was the Class of “63 rep. At the meetings, she was a quick wit and always a twinkle in her eye, despite her pain from a car accident.
Sister Renee’ was probably waiting at the Pearly Gates to greet “Miss Norton” with a loving embrace and welcomed her into Heaven. May Carol rest in peace.
Sal Graziano
Big Al,
I am so sorry for not only your loss but everyone who was touched by Carol’s personality and enthusiasm. She will be greatly missed at my gigs. I always knew that she would provide support and recognition to all that sang regardless of their talent. She knew how to make everyone feel important and welcomed by her applause and continuous smile.
God Bless her soul.
Sal