Carol Benedict

Carol L. Benedict, 81, a resident of Harwich for 22 years, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, December 1, 2014.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph, her two daughters, Carla and Melissa, and her son, Scott.  She took great pride and joy in her six grandchildren, Samantha, Amanda, Olivia, Tyler, Alexander, and Jonathan.

Carol was born on December 25, 1932, the only child of Charles and Agnes Lund.  She grew up in Mamaroneck, New York.  Carol and her husband, Joe, were high school sweethearts and graduated from F. E. Bellows High School in Mamaroneck. She went on to graduate from Westchester Business School. After working for many years, her last position before retiring was as the administrative assistant to the president of a Yellow Pages directory business.

A woman of many talents and interests, Carol’s passions included knitting, sewing and embroidery, gardening and flower arranging, drawing and painting, bridge, literacy advocacy, dogs, computers and all things tech related.

Carol was a very active member in the parish of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Mamaroneck where she was a member of St. Cecelia’s Guild. One year the church presented a Twelfth Night Pageant for which Carol designed and created all of the costumes for over 30 participants.

Prior to moving to Harwich, Carol and Joe lived in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where Carol was professionally taught folk art painting. Many of her paintings hang on the walls of her home in Harwich. Carol and Joe were members and past officers of the Cranberry Valley Social Group.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held in the Spring, 2015, at Christ Church
Episcopal in Harwich Port. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to VNA Hospice, 434 Route 134 , Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660 , or to the National Greyhound Adoption Program at www.ngap.org .