Hudson, MA
Carole A. (McMahon) Izbicki, 79, of Hudson, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 24th at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of 41 years to John J. Izbicki Sr. who died in 1994.
Carole was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Timothy and Viola (Gibree) McMahon. She attended local schools and was a 1950 graduate of the High School of Commerce in Worcester. She moved to Hudson in 1963 where she raised her family along with her husband John. She was employed as an office manager for 11 years by Apple Computer Co. in Marlboro until her retirement in 1991. Carole was a devoted mother who enjoyed the many school activities and functions of her children and was an active member of the PTA. She was proud of her service as an Election Registrar for many years in the Hudson Community and also volunteered with the annual gathering of information with the local census. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and Den Mother in Hudson and Member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson.
Carole has spent the last two years as a resident of the Willows in Westboro, enjoying the many activities with her new friends. She enjoyed the many moments she spent online with her Online Community of Senior Friends, a nation wide group. She was a very loving and caring individual who devoted her time to not only her family and friends, but took great pride in the care of her loving pets she adopted from Buddy Dog.
She is survived by her children, Robin Errede and her husband Al of Shrewsbury, Karen Troy and her husband Bill of Acton, John J. Izbicki Jr. of Marlboro, Chris Izbicki and his wife Patty of Hudson and Lisa Gowaski and her husband Damian of Marlboro. She is also survived by her brother, Jack McMahon of Florida; her sister-in-law, Maryann McMahon of Florida; her six grandchildren she absolutely adored, Alissa and Michaela Errede, Jaclyn and Mark Izbicki, Kevin Troy, Samantha Izbicki and her nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Timothy C. “Butch” McMahon.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial services will be held at a later date in Forestvale Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
Flowers may be sent or donations in memory of Carole may be made to: Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.