Carol K. Carbray
Carol K. Carbray, age 75, of LaGrange; beloved wife of George Carbray, Sr. for 55 wonderful years; loving mother of Julie Carbray (Thad Przybylowski), Karyn (Tom) Wolcott, George, Jr. (Linda) Carbray, & the late Christa (Mark) Johnson; proud grandmother of Jenna (Matt), Emily, Thaddeus, Carolina, Nate, Joe, Mae, Jack, Charlie, Wyatt, Jacob, & Cameron; loving aunt of Patricia (Bruce) Hill; lover of all animals, especially her beloved horse, Pagan.
Carol grew up in Chicago and attended Lourdes High School where she met dear friends she would have all her life. At 16, she met the love of her life, George, who she would be married to for over 55 years. After they married, they moved to the south suburbs where Carol raised her four children and enjoyed camping, swimming, painting, and doing crafts with her dear friends. Carol earned her degree in respiratory therapy, and enjoyed her work at Christ Hospital for 30 years. The joy of raising her children and beloved dogs over the years was multiplied with the addition of her 12 grandchildren and her horse. Carol enjoyed the barn community at Palos Hills Riding Stables where she spoiled all of the animals, and enjoyed the company of other horse loving friends. Through her 7 and a half year fierce battle with ovarian cancer, she always put family and friends first.
Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 2 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family & friends will gather at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange on Friday, January 3 for 10 a.m. Mass. Memorial donations in Carol’s name to the St. Cletus Food Pantry are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
I am so sorry to hear this! I remember her very well with fond memories, She was always nice and welcoming to me when I would be over and talked to me at all of our band and theater events. I envied you girls because you had the kind of friendly outgoing mom that I wanted. You are all in my prayers and you will be on my mind. I’m trying to rearranged a few things so I can come to the wake.
Sending you all loving thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life and grieve the loss of your beloved wife, mom and grandma… Carol. With care, Sara HD
My Thoughts, Prayers, Hugs, Love, Sympathies, and Condolences are with you all!!
I’m so sorry that such a positive soul has left us.We had good times at Paulsonrehab pool. I knew she loved her family and animals. May God bless her and her loved ones. Love Patti Boland
Jesse and I are so sorry for your loss. We very much enjoyed the time we spent with her and George. Her love of family ( and her horse!) was strong and she enjoyed sharing stories of them. Big hugs and prayers.
Keeping Carol’s family in my prayers. Carol was a remarkably caring & loving person I am honored to have worked with her. She will be missed by many on earth but is joe happy in God’s arms
Carol Carbray – Dear friend George and family, please accept our condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy.
Bob and Diane Kowynia
Mrs. Carbray, you and your family represent an important part of my life and I thank you. So the song goes: Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace….
Smokin’ Joe
I loved Carol! She was like a second mom to me when I was in college with Karyn. She will be deeply missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love, Tonda
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sending all my love your way.
Love,
Kelley
I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort together during this time.
love,
Dana
Dear Julie,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Julie, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I am sending my love and prayers of comfort to you and your family.
Love,
Marilyn
Dear George and Family, we will keep you in our hearts.
John & Diana Kowynia
Dear Julie, I am so Blessed to have you as a member of our IJR family and saddened to hear of your loss; know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending a tsunami of Love and Blessings.
Love,
Barbara
Dear Cousin,
I’m unable to honor you and to say goodbye as I am not well. My hope is for George, the girls, George, Jr. and and their families to find peace and comfort in this tragic loss. Your suffering is now over, dear one.
Dearest George and family, We send our love and hugs and deepest regrets at the loss of your sweet Carol. Remembering wonderful moments we shared as we began to build our young families together. So many years have passed but the memories will forever be apart of our histories together, God be with you all and comfort you now and always. We are so blessed to have known her and celebrated life with the Carbray family so many years ago. Peace, Love and Joy in the Resurrection. Tom and Barbara Trusk
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Any support you need I’m happy to give it. You’ll be in my thoughts
-jessie
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
love Tara
My sympathies are with everyone grieving over Carol Carbray; what a significant impact she has made on the world with such a wonderful, loving family.
Love,
Clare
I am so sorry to hear that Carol has passed away. I just found out today. Carol and I went to Lourdes High School and became good friends. Lost track for a number of years but reconnected several years ago. Carol was a wonderful person – kind, loving, caring, fun loving. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and good friend She is in my thoughts and in my prayers.