NISKAYUNA – Carol George, 71, passed away peacefully on her birthday February 17, 2011 in her home with her family and pets; her long courageous battle with cancer is now over. Carol moved to Schenectady as a newlywed in June of 1962. After a brief nursing career, she was devoted to raising her two children. She performed volunteer work for schools as her children were growing up and then for various community organizations; the most rewarding being her fifteen year involvement with the patrons and members of the Schenectady Civic Players. Carol was a loving and caring person who enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling.
Carol is survived by her husband Raymond, son Tony George of Frederick, Maryland, daughter Suzanne George Gonsalves of Taunton, Massachusetts, and precious granddaughter Miriam Rose.
An Orthodox ceremony for the separation of the soul from the body was performed at her bedside by her beloved priest, Father Dennis Nagi, the day of her death. Following the service, in a final act of total self-giving love, Carol donated her body for research via the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Forty Day Memorial service following the 9:30 am liturgy on March 27, 2011, at St. Sophia church on 440 Whitehall Road, in Albany. The memorial portion of the worship will begin between 10:30-11:00am. Family will receive mourners in the church hall following the service. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com. Donations may be made to either, the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211; or the Schenectady Civic Players, PO Box 927, Schenectady, NY 12301.
Katarina & George Curtis
February 19, 2011 at 9:21 amOur deepest sympathy to you and yours. We knew Carol through the Playhouse and she was always a warm and friendly gentle woman. We shall miss her courtesies and lively conversation. May you take comfort in happy memories and know that she will be missed by many.
Carl and Jan Linkinhoker
February 19, 2011 at 10:27 amWe were so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We go back years, to our children’s early years of play time and coffee time. She did a great job for the Civic Players. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with you Ray, Tony and Susan.
mark murphy
February 19, 2011 at 8:29 pmsuzanne…my deepest sympathy to you, tyrone and your family. i will keep a good thought and a prayer for you.
Phyllis Daoust Lozo
February 20, 2011 at 8:36 amHi Raymond:
I am so sorry to read of the passing of Carol. Charlie and I will try to make it to the Memorial Service on the 27th of March. If the weather cooperates, we will bring my father, Odessa with us. In the meantime, if I can be of any help, please let me know.
Margaret Boisvert
February 20, 2011 at 4:04 pmMy heart goes out to your family. Your family means so much to me and I know the loss of Carol is not easy. Know you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Cassie Paupst
February 21, 2011 at 1:42 pmWhen I read Carol’s obituary this morning in the Gazette, I was smiling thinking of how much she assisted us, with the help of her husband over our seat mix-up at the Civic Playhouse last season. I felt sad that I had never met her personally. Her friendly, helpful voice on the telephone matches her cheerful photo. I express my sincere condolences to her husband and family. Cassie and Loretta
Bill Hickman
February 22, 2011 at 8:47 amWhat a loss, not only to husband Ray and family, but to the community. Carol literally became the voice of Schenectady Civic Players over the years in her always above-and-beyond, cheerful performance in box office, subscriptions, and customer service care — not only by telephone but in countless in-person contacts. She gave a beautiful human face to Civic Players,. We will truly miss her presence so much — as well as the home-made cookies she and Ray brought to every closing performance.
Martha Szuminskyj
February 26, 2011 at 10:49 amTo the family of Carol George,
I was so saddened to read of Carol’s passing. We had many occasions of conversation over the years related to changing of tickets to the Cicic Playhouse- but those short exchanges always led to friendly talk about shared interests and health challenges facing us and family members. Carol was so casual about her illness that I thought it wasn’t as serious as it was. She was so friendly and concerned, she will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to you all. Martha Szuminskyj
Edward and Gloria Andrejko
February 28, 2011 at 1:04 pmOur deepest sympathy to the George Family.
Ray, can you please call me when you can at 399-1786. I would like to personally offer my sympathy.
Ed
Chris and Ellen Wolfe
March 27, 2011 at 12:09 pmTo Carol’s Family,
When we saw Carol at the theater in February, we had no idea we would never see her again. We will so miss her friendly smile and lively conversation on play nights. We’ll miss running into her at he Co-op and other places around town. We will never forget all the work she put into helping us choose season seats for us and our boys, and making sure we were happy. We are honored to have known such a treasure to our community.
-Chris and Ellen Wolfe
Charlie Voss
March 29, 2011 at 12:37 pmTony, Ray and Suzanne,
I’m sorry I was not able to make it to the memorial serivce for Carol, on Sunday, however Sheila and I just wanted to extend our sympathies to all of you. It has been a long time since I last saw most of you, and we were not aware that Carol was fighting such an incideous disease these past few years. It is never easy loosing a loved one. I’m sure she will be missed.
Chuck and Sheila Voss
Jim Marshall
March 29, 2011 at 2:16 pmWe are very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Linda Marshall