IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Carol E.

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Wiley

June 17, 1928 – December 12, 2014

Obituary

Montpelier, VT Carolyne E. Wiley, 86, of Montpelier, died on December 12, 2014 at her home.. Carol was born on June 17, 1928, in Rutland, Vermont to Elmer and Gladys (Boutwell). She married Charles E. Wiley in Rutland on February 24, 1952, Carol was a sales associate at Goodrich Furniture Store and Peter Glenn Ski Shop, which were both located in Montpelier. She was an active member of the Bethany Church, where she was co-chairman of the annual bazaar, altar floral chairman, and Sunday school teacher. She volunteered in the Heaton and Central Vermont Hospital Auxillary and gift shop, State House Tour guide, the Gary Home, and the Northfield Quilt Show. Carol took great pride in being a homemaker making drapries, coordinating colors and decorating. She participated in the annual Orange County craft days through UVM Extension Service where she learned to cane chairs, weave baskets, and make lamp shades. She shared the products of her new skills with family and friends. Her other interests included playing bridge with the same group of friends for more than 50 years. She was president of the Clover Garden Club, Mother's Club, and traveled the state to join the 251 Club. She also enjoyed hiking, cross country skiing, bird watching, identifying wild flowers, and playing tennis. Carol was always collecting ideas for the next holiday to craft decorations or cards with paper. Carol loved to share time with her family; letters and phone calls with her sisters and brother; teaching her grandchildren a new craft, gathering for meals and conversation. She is survived by her husband Charles, of Montpelier; daughter Dana McCarthy of Montpelier: two grandchildren, Kerry of Berlin, VT and Collin of Cambridge, MA: sisters, Kathryn Greenslet of Manchester by the Sea, MA: Helen Zecher of Syracuse, NY; brother Robert Eaton and his wife Lorraine of Mendon, VT., and her neices, nephew and cousins. Her brother, Kenneth Eaton died during World War II in1943. Calling hours will be held Friday, December 19th from 3-5 pm at Guare & Sons/Barber Lanier Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday at Bethany United Church Christ, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Home, 149 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602.
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