
BALLSTON SPA – Carole-Ann Annis passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Ballston Spa, NY. She and her husband moved to Ballston Spa, NY from Maine in 2008 to be near their sons and grandchildren. She and her husband lived in Rockport, Maine for 30 years prior. Her loved ones will miss her famous lobster rolls and clam dip, her lively stories, hearty laugh, her adventurous and determined spirit, and her endless care and support she provided for those in her life.
Carole-Ann was born in Rockland, Maine to William and Laura (Candage) Cummings on March 21, 1942. She graduated from Rockport High School in 1960. After graduation she went to Portland, Maine to attend the IBM Business School, graduating in 1961.
On October 14, 1961, she married John H. Annis, Jr. and together they traveled around the world for 20 years during his career in the United States Air Force. Her interest in flower arrangement and cooking brought her much delight and enjoyment throughout all the places that she and her husband traveled.
In 1988, she started her own business called POP&PAC in Camden, Maine. She had over 30 flavors of gourmet popcorn and established a shipping business with FED EX and UPS. Over the years there was not much that she had not packed and shipped. As an active community member and social butterfly, the friendships she developed extended to many areas of the country. When she and her husband were living in Blenheim, New Zealand, she became involved in Wife’s Club activities, from being the social director to sponsoring a home for challenged adults. She also was asked to be on the local radio station reflecting life in
America. Never one to shy away from a challenge, she always had a “bucket list” of things she wanted to accomplish including a hot air balloon ride and a white water rafting trip.
In 2002, she sold her business to have more time to travel and enjoy her grandchildren. She and her husband traveled to New Zealand, went on a cruise to Alaska, a trip across country, and several trips to more dependent on those around her, yet she found lots of joy in cooking and helping in the kitchen, volunteering with her husband, and socializing with her family and friends. She remained a caring and supportive presence to all those in her life with cards, phone calls, visits, and baked treats.
Carole-Ann was the beloved wife of, and is survived by her husband John H. Annis, Jr. She is also survived by her children John William Annis (wife Stacey), and Richard Edwin Annis (wife Cassie); her grandchildren Baylee Jane, Samuel Winslow, and Ethan Richard Annis; her sister Dawn Crandall; and by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends around the world. She was predeceased by her parents, and by her siblings Jaynee Whitaker and Richard Cummings.
At her request, her body will be donated to Anatomical Gift Program of the Albany Medical College, and she will be buried at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Schuylerville, NY where her husband John will join her to rest together. Her life will be celebrated in a private service at a later date. Donations can be made in honor of Carole-Ann Annis to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, and to Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit HansFuneralHome.com .
Monique Derrick
Steve and I are so very sorry for your loss. Carol-Ann was a wonderful and kind woman, we loved her. She will be missed.
David Pound
Johnny and family, words cannot express the sorrow I felt upon hearing of Carole-Ann’s passing. She will be missed by all who knew her and her wonderful ways. May she Rest In Peace, and your family feel relief knowing that her pain and suffering have ended. Please know the Pound family sends all their love.
Karen Shearer
Bob and I are very sorry for your loss. Carol Ann touched a lot of lives and she will be greatly missed. She always made you feel welcome in her home.
Judy and Bill Burmeister
We are so saddened to learn of Carol’s passing. She was such a delight to know and be with. A beautiful wife, mother and friend. Our sincere condolences to Johnny and the family. Rest In Peace and in the arms of your savior. Bill and Judy Burmeister
Odonnell
So very sorry to hear about Carole-Ann’s passing. We hope that knowing you and your family are in so many peoples thoughts and prayers is some small comfort.
Your friends, Debbie, Bob and Susie
Kathy Marsh
We felt so sad to hear about Carol Ann passing.We could not have asked for better friends and Carol will be missed by many. Carol, John, Eric and Kathy were very happy that we could share the air balloon ride from Carols bucket list. She will never be forgotten. I did get to hear her voice at the nursing home and there was some chatter.
Love to John and family
Kathy and Eric
Bill Devine Jr
Very Sorry for your loss
Marieta Wheaton
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and all the family.
Carol Caseber
We grew up together in Rockland before her family moved to Rockport, I have tried many times to connect but never could.
Otis strange that zI had been thinking of Carol Ann frequently in the past few months.
Condolences to her friends and family
Rest In Peace friend
Carol Sulin Caseber