CAROLAN, George F. of Fox Hill Village, Westwood, formerly of Wellesley, February 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Jacqueline M. (Supple) Carolan for 68 years. Devoted father of Christine Gregoritch and her husband William, George T. Carolan and his wife Catherine, Robert W. Carolan, and Brian P. Carolan and his wife Dina. Grandfather of Mary Beth, Joseph, Mitchell, Megan, Reece, Melanie, and Garrett. Brother of Claire Burnell and the late Nancy Cusack and William Carolan.
George was a 1955 graduate of Holy Cross where he met many of his life-long friends. He served as a Naval Supply Officer spending a couple of years aboard ships in the Pacific area. He later earned a degree from Northeastern in electrical engineering. His career was as a sales representative in the electrical industry, during which he was owner of two separate agencies.
After some time serving the National Head Injury Foundation, he founded the Massachusetts Chapter (now the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts) in 1982 and served as the first President for several years. He enjoyed family to the fullest and tried to “stop and smell the flowers” whenever possible.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) Wellesley on Friday, March 1 from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Paul’s Church, Wellesley on Saturday, March 2 at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in George’s memory to the Brain Injury Association, 39 Lyman St., #10, Westboro, MA 01581.