Carole Anne (Olsen) Mikulski, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones.
Carole was born September 30, 1938 in Lynn, MA and grew up there with her mother Lena, grandmother Anne, sisters Beverly and Martha and brothers Carl and Steven, until she met the love of her life, Stefan (Steve) Mikulski. Once married, they spent the next 65 years together...first in Virginia Beach, then back to MA (Hudson, Lynnfield and Wayland ) before retiring to FL (Amelia Island and Merritt Island). In Spring 2019 they returned to MA to be closer to family. The couple enjoyed a lifetime of summers and vacations on Lake Arrowhead in North Waterboro, ME.
Carole graduated from Lynn Classical High and then later in life earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from Framingham State University. Carole excelled in everything she put her mind to. She was a strong advocate for children. Carole and Steve were foster parents for over 10 years and welcomed many children into their home. Always a wonderful friend and hostess, Carole enjoyed reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family and girlfriends (especially her annual "Ladies Weekend" at the lake).
Not only was she a loving and devoted wife, but also a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Over the years her love of family blessed her with 8 children, 12 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Carole was a well-loved Memere and often said whichever grandchild was spending time with her was her favorite.
Carole is survived by her devoted husband Steve of Hopkinton, brother Steven & Linda Olsen of Negaunee MI, children Chris (& Laurie) Mikulski of Milford, Larry (& Ellen) Mikulski of Burlington, Janet (& Daniel) Messcher of Live Oak FL, James Mikulski of N. Waterboro ME, John (& Sylvia) Mikulski of Welland Ontario, Laura (& Bruce) Connolly of Hopkinton, Charlene Fichman of Springvale ME and Spike (& Lisa) Mikulski of N. Scituate RI.
Funeral services will be private. All are welcome to join in a future Celebration of Carole’s life at Good Shepherd Parish in Wayland MA. Date to be announced. The family would like to thank Dana Farber and Brigham & Women's for their efforts in fighting breast cancer. They would also like to thank Centerwell Home Health of Marlboro and Salmon Palliative & Hospice Care of Milford for their excellent home care.
Memorial donations in Carole's honor can be made to one of her favorite charities: Heart of the Nation Catholic Mass https://www.heartofthenation.org/donate/ways-to-give or Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org/donate/