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WHITE, Carole Ann (McInnis) passed peacefully at her home in Westwood, MA surrounded by her loving family on June 29th, 2023. Beloved wife of Brendan H. White (d. 2010) and loving mother of her five children Brendan, Deirdre, Sarah, Matthew and her late son, Timothy White. Affectionately remembered by their spouses, Brigid, Martin & Helen. Adored grandmother of 4 grandchildren Taylor, Brendan, Michaela-Alina (Mickey) & Connor Francis. Sister-in-law of Terrence H. White of Cohasset, Maureen Mercier of Michigan and the late Honorable Kevin H. White, former Mayor of the City of Boston. Carole is predeceased by her siblings Joan, Judith, Claire & Edward (McInnis). She is survived by many adored nieces & nephews in her large extended family.
In the early 1970’s, Carole established Carole White Associates Real Estate. Carole was a trailblazer as a woman business owner. She was a rainmaker, a mentor, & community leader. Her selfless nature was unlimited both personally and professionally – her knowledge, expertise & warmth were generously shared with all she met. Fittingly, her company’s motto was “Interact with Excellence”, and she served her clients with the utmost integrity & respect. Her clients very often became lifelong friends.
In March 2023, during Women's History month, she was honored with an “Official Resolution” citation by the Boston City Council in recognition of her as a pioneering woman business leader and for her decades of community service in Boston. Carole was an icon.
Carole’s greatest passions were reading books, listening to classical music, attending concerts, going to lectures, and on long nature walks - but her family always came first. She exuded a quiet strength and led a life of sacrifice to support, protect, shelter and provide for her family.
Her smile was legendary and the twinkle in her eye, unforgettable. She was a fearless and indomitable force. She will always be our beautiful mother and our beacon of light.
Wake to be held on July 10th 4-8pm at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 11th at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury. A graveside ceremony at St. Joseph Cemetery follows. Donations in her honor may be made to the National Autism Association: https://nationalautismassociation.org. For directions and guestbook gormleyfuneral.com.