Hanover – Carol Ringquist passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday January 15, 2017.
Born in Tarrytown, NY, she lived in Ossining New York with her parents and sister (Walter L. and Julia E., and Marion). She enjoyed fishing, gardening, swimming and beaching, music, cooking, traveling, art, history, animals, and above all, people. Carol moved to Boston to attend and graduate from Boston University. She was a very much loved and cherished daughter, sister, aunt, wife, step-mother, and friend. She was a devoted aunt to her nephew, Russell Delaney. Carol, her sister, and nephew lived for many years in Quincy before she moved to Hanover.
Carol was an awesome cook, a creative and successful gardener (for both food and beauty). She had a talent for developing empty spaces into peaceful and exciting works of art through gardening. She loved the ocean, the beach, swimming and fishing, and animals. Carol was an enthusiastic traveler, and was especially fond of Italy, Greece, and Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. Carol was fluent in 5 languages. Throughout her long career in human resources and many other aspects of her life she was able to use all of them frequently.
Carol had a good sense of humor, she was loyal to friends (while making them easily and often). She carried the family tradition as a stubborn but essentially cheerful Swede and carried that tradition forward in battling her illness. She is survived by her sister Marion Ringquist, her nephew, Russell Delaney, and his wife, Joanne Delaney.
A Celebration of Life Servicewill be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, MA onMonday, January 22, 2018 at Noon. Visitors are invited and encouraged to bring and share the stories describing Carol’s impact on their lives (funny, heartfelt, and/or helpful experiences, observations and memories are all welcome).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol Ringquist’s memory toThe Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. The alliance suggests that donorse-mail to [email protected] or call 212-268-1002with questions about any of their giving options. Remember to say in memory of Carol Ringquist in the subject line for these e-mails.